Properties of Flint and Quartzite

Flint

Quartzite

Flint

Quartzite

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Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fracture

Streak

Porosity

Luster

Compressive Strength

Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

Transparency

Density

Specific Heat Capacity

Resistance

Very fine-grained

Conchoidal

White

Highly Porous

Vitreous

450.00 N/mm²

1.5

2.5-2.8

Translucent to Opaque

2.7-2.71 g/cm³

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

6-7

Medium Grained

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

White

Less Porous

Vitreous

115.00 N/mm²

Indiscernible

1.9

2.6-2.8

Transparent to Translucent

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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