Properties of Quartzite and Variolite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Not Applicable
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.8-3
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Quartzite vs Variolite Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Variolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Variolite properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Variolite 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 Variolite.