Properties of Quartzite and Harzburgite

Quartzite

Harzburgite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.83-3.01

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³3.1-3.4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K1.25 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Quartzite vs Harzburgite Properties

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