Properties of Flint and Quartzite

Flint

Quartzite

Properties of Quartzite and Flint

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Indiscernible

Toughness

1.5

1.9

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.6-2.8

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.7-2.71 g/cm³

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Flint vs Quartzite Properties

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