All about Scoria and Aplite Properties
Know all about Scoria and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Scoria and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Scoria is Vesicular whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Scoria is subvitreous to dull while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.