Metapelite

Quartzite

Properties of Metapelite and Quartzite

Metapelite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-6

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.7

2.6-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.72 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Metapelite vs Quartzite Properties

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