Properties of Quartzite and Schist

Quartzite

Schist

Properties of Schist and Quartzite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Shiny

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Indiscernible

Slaty

Toughness

1.9

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.8

2.5-2.9

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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Quartzite vs Schist Properties

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