Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Quartzite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Vitreous
Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
Toughness
Not Available
1.9
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Alkali Feldspar Granite vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Alkali Feldspar Granite vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Alkali Feldspar Granite 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite and Quartzite.