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Properties of Lignite and Quartzite


Properties of Quartzite and Lignite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Medium Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic   
Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
115.00 N/mm2   
18

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Indiscernible   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.9   

Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4   
2.6-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent to Translucent   

Density
800-801 g/cm3   
2.32-2.42 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.26 kJ/Kg K   
5
0.75 kJ/Kg K   
18

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

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Lignite vs Quartzite Properties

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

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