Properties of Quartzite and Pantellerite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Sub-conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Conchoidal
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
Not Available
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Quartzite vs Pantellerite Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Pantellerite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Pantellerite properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite.