Properties of Quartzite and Pegmatite

Quartzite

Pegmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-77

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²178.54 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.6-2.63

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³2.6-2.65 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Quartzite vs Pegmatite Properties

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