Properties of Quartzite and Claystone
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
0
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
2-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Quartzite vs Claystone Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Claystone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Claystone properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Claystone 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 Claystone.