Properties of Quartzite and Jadeitite

Quartzite

Jadeitite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Quartzite vs Jadeitite Properties

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