Properties of Pseudotachylite and Quartzite

Pseudotachylite

Quartzite

Properties of Quartzite and Pseudotachylite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

60.00 N/mm²

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Indiscernible

Toughness

Not Available

1.9

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.86

2.6-2.8

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.7-2.9 g/cm³

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Pseudotachylite vs Quartzite Properties

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