Properties of Chalk and Quartzite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Indiscernible
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.49-2.50 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Chalk vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Chalk and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Chalk vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Chalk 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 Chalk and Quartzite.