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Properties of Granodiorite and Quartzite


Properties of Quartzite and Granodiorite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Medium Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2   
13
115.00 N/mm2   
18

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indiscernible   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.9   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.6-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent to Translucent   

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   
2.32-2.42 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K   
16
0.75 kJ/Kg K   
18

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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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.

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