Properties of Quartzite and Pseudotachylite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Irregular
Toughness
1.9
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.46-2.86
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Quartzite vs Pseudotachylite Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Pseudotachylite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Pseudotachylite properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite.