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Properties of Greenschist and Quartzite


Properties of Quartzite and Greenschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Medium Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
115.00 N/mm2   
18

Cleavage
Slaty   
Indiscernible   

Toughness
1.5   
1.9   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.9   
2.6-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent to Translucent   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.32-2.42 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.75 kJ/Kg K   
18

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

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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.

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