Properties of Websterite and Aplite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
6.5
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
  
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
130.00 N/mm
2
  
16
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
  
2.6
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
  
2.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Websterite vs Aplite Properties
Properties of Websterite and Aplite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Websterite vs Aplite properties, get to know more about Websterite 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 Websterite and Aplite.