Properties of Lherzolite and Quartzite

Lherzolite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.4 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.6 Streak

White

1.1.8 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.9 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.11 Compressive Strength

290.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.15 Cleavage

Perfect

Indiscernible

1.1.17 Toughness

2.7

1.9

1.1.19 Specific Gravity

2.862.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.21 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.23 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.3 Thermal Properties

1.3.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

2.1.3 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Lherzolite vs Quartzite Properties

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