Properties of Quartzite and Adamellite

Quartzite

Adamellite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Quartzite vs Adamellite Properties

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