Quartzite

Diamictite

Properties of Quartzite and Diamictite

Quartzite

Diamictite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

2-3

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.8

4.3-5.0

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

2.2-2.35 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.75 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Quartzite vs Diamictite Properties

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