Properties of Quartzite and Marble
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect
Toughness
1.9
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
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.