Greenschist

Quartzite

Properties of Greenschist and Quartzite

Greenschist

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.9

2.6-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 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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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Greenschist vs Quartzite Properties

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