Properties of Chalk and Quartzite

Chalk

Quartzite

Properties of Quartzite and Chalk

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

Not Available

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Indiscernible

Toughness

1.9

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

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg K

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.