eRocks

A lump sample (14-10mm) is mounted in resin and pushed against a rotating lap for a period of 500 revolutions with a force of 2kg. The percentage of the original sample weight is the AAV. This test gives an insight into mineral cleavage behaviour and intergranular bond strengths.

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