Properties of Quartzite and Lherzolite

Quartzite

Lherzolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²290.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³2.8-2.9 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

Quartzite vs Lherzolite Properties

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