Ganister

Quartzite

Properties of Ganister and Quartzite

Ganister

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.6-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Ganister vs Quartzite Properties

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