Properties of Quartzite and Evaporite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect
Toughness
1.9
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.86-2.99
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Translucent
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Quartzite vs Evaporite Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Evaporite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Evaporite properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Evaporite 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 Evaporite.