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Properties of Quartzite and Lherzolite


Properties of Lherzolite and Quartzite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
6.5   

Grain Size
Medium Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2   
18
290.00 N/mm2   
3

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect   

Toughness
1.9   
2.7   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8   
2.86   

Transparency
Transparent to Translucent   
Opaque   

Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.75 kJ/Kg K   
18
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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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.

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