Properties of Quartzite and Travertine

Quartzite

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²80.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.81.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Quartzite vs Travertine Properties

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