Properties of Quartzite and Tuff
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
Toughness
1.9
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.73
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Quartzite vs Tuff Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Tuff play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Tuff properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Tuff 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 Tuff.