Properties of Ijolite and Quartzite

Ijolite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.762.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Ijolite vs Quartzite Properties

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