Quartzite

Tephrite

Properties of Quartzite and Tephrite

Quartzite

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

90.00 N/mm²

Rank: 22 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.8

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 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)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Quartzite vs Tephrite Properties

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