Properties of Quartzite and Coal

Quartzite

Coal

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-71-1.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.81.1-1.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³1100-1400 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Quartzite vs Coal Properties

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