Properties of Quartzite and Marble

Quartzite

Marble

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³2.4-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Quartzite vs Marble Properties

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