Quartzite

Mylonite

Properties of Quartzite and Mylonite

Quartzite

Mylonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

1.28 N/mm²

Rank: 32 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.8

2.97-3.05

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

2.6-4.8 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)▶

1.50 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 3 (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, Pressure Resistant

Quartzite vs Mylonite Properties

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