Properties of Quartzite and Cataclasite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
NA
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
Toughness
1.9
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.1
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Quartzite vs Cataclasite Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Cataclasite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Cataclasite properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite.