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Properties of Quartzite and Pumice

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
6-7
6
1.1.2 Grain Size
Medium Grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Planar
1.1.4 Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Vitreous
Earthy
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
115.00 N/mm2
Rank: 18 (Overall)
51.20 N/mm2
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect
1.1.9 Toughness
1.9
3
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.86
1.1.11 Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.75 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0.87 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 14 (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Quartzite vs Pumice Properties

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