Properties of Pegmatite and Quartzite

Pegmatite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

178.54 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.632.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.65 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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pegmatite vs Quartzite Properties

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