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Properties of Whiteschist and Aplite


Properties of Aplite and Whiteschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1.5   
6.5   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous   

Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2   
10
130.00 N/mm2   
16

Cleavage
Perfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.6   

Transparency
Opaque   
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   
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Whiteschist vs Aplite Properties

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

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