Quartzite

Granulite

Properties of Quartzite and Granulite

Quartzite

Granulite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

175.00 N/mm²

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.8

2.8-3.0

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

3.06-3.33 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.75 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

0.14 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 26 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Quartzite vs Granulite Properties

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