Properties of Quartzite and Gritstone

Quartzite

Gritstone

Properties of Gritstone and Quartzite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Medium Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Dull

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

70.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect

Toughness

1.9

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.8

2.250

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

2.2 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Quartzite vs Gritstone Properties

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