Properties of Granodiorite and Quartzite

Granodiorite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Granodiorite vs Quartzite Properties

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