Properties of Quartzite and Slate
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Medium Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Splintery
  
Streak
White
  
Light to dark brown
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm
2
  
18
30.00 N/mm
2
  
30
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
1.9
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
  
2.65-2.8
  
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
  
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.75 kJ/Kg K
  
18
0.76 kJ/Kg K
  
17
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Quartzite vs Slate Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Slate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Slate properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Slate 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 Slate.