Properties of Talc carbonate and Aplite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1-2
  
6.5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Flat
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Pearly
  
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
  
Compressive Strength
250.00 N/mm2
  
4
130.00 N/mm2
  
16
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.6
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Talc carbonate vs Aplite Properties
Properties of Talc carbonate and Aplite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Talc carbonate vs Aplite properties, get to know more about Talc carbonate 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 Talc carbonate and Aplite.