Properties of Quartzite and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.5
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Quartzite vs Amphibolite Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Amphibolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Amphibolite properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite.