Properties of Norite and Quartzite

Norite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

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

2.7-3.3 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Norite vs Quartzite Properties

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