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Properties of Quartzite and Oil shale

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
6-72-3
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Medium Grained
Very fine-grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Not Available
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Vitreous
Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2NA
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Slaty
1.1.9 Toughness
1.9
2.6
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.82.2-2.8
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm32.4-2.8 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.75 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Quartzite vs Oil shale Properties

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