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Properties of Benmoreite and Quartzite


Properties of Quartzite and Benmoreite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2   
28
115.00 N/mm2   
18

Cleavage
Perfect   
Indiscernible   

Toughness
2.3   
1.9   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.6-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent to Translucent   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
2.32-2.42 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
0.75 kJ/Kg K   
18

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Benmoreite vs Quartzite Properties

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

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