Properties of Quartzite and Diabase

Quartzite

Diabase

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-77

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³2.7-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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