Properties of Sandstone and Aplite

Sandstone

Aplite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²130.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Sandstone vs Aplite Properties

Properties of Sandstone and Aplite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Sandstone vs Aplite properties, get to know more about Sandstone 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 Sandstone and Aplite.