Properties of Quartzite and Banded iron formation
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Quartzite vs Banded iron formation Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Banded iron formation play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Banded iron formation properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation.