Properties of Litchfieldite and Aplite

Litchfieldite

Aplite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66.5

1 7

1.2.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.2.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Not Available

1.2.4 Streak

White

1.2.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.2.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.2.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²130.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.2.8 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.2.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.6

0 8.4

1.2.12 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.2.13 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.3 Thermal Properties

1.3.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.5.1 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Litchfieldite vs Aplite Properties

Properties of Litchfieldite and Aplite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Litchfieldite vs Aplite properties, get to know more about Litchfieldite Definition and Aplite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Litchfieldite and Aplite.