Properties of Pegmatite and Appinite

Pegmatite

Appinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

178.54 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.632.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.65 g/cm³2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Pegmatite vs Appinite Properties

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