Properties of Quartzite and Migmatite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
5.5-6.5
  
Grain Size
Medium Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
  
Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm
2
  
18
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Poor
  
Toughness
1.9
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
  
2.65-2.75
  
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.75 kJ/Kg K
  
18
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Quartzite vs Migmatite Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Migmatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Migmatite properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Migmatite 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 Migmatite.