Properties of Mugearite and Aplite
Grain Size
Not Applicable
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Not Available
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Not Applicable
Not Available
Toughness
2.3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Mugearite vs Aplite Properties
Properties of Mugearite and Aplite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Mugearite vs Aplite properties, get to know more about Mugearite 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 Mugearite and Aplite.