Properties of Lignite and Aplite

Lignite

Aplite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

16.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA130.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

800-801 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Lignite vs Aplite Properties

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