Latite

Quartzite

Properties of Latite and Quartzite

Latite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.5

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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310.00 N/mm²

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

2.6-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 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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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (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, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Latite vs Quartzite Properties

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