Properties of Quartzite and Shale

Quartzite

Shale

Properties of Shale and Quartzite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Medium Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Dull

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Indiscernible

Slaty

Toughness

1.9

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.8

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Quartzite vs Shale Properties

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