Properties of Marble and Quartzite

Marble

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.7 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Marble vs Quartzite Properties

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