Properties of Travertine and Aplite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Splintery
Not Available
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.68
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.71 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Travertine vs Aplite Properties
Properties of Travertine and Aplite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Travertine vs Aplite properties, get to know more about Travertine 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 Travertine and Aplite.