Properties of Quartzite and Kenyte
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy to Dull
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor
Toughness
1.9
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.6
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Quartzite vs Kenyte Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Kenyte play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Kenyte properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Kenyte 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 Kenyte.