Properties of Quartzite and Diamictite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
Toughness
1.9
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Quartzite vs Diamictite Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Diamictite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Diamictite properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Diamictite 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 Diamictite.