Properties of Dacite and Quartzite

Dacite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-2.256-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.77-2.771 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Dacite vs Quartzite Properties

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