Granulite

Quartzite

Properties of Granulite and Quartzite

Granulite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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175.00 N/mm²

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3.0

2.6-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

3.06-3.33 g/cm³

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.14 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 26 (Overall)▶

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Granulite vs Quartzite Properties

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