Properties of Quartzite and Websterite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Irregular
Toughness
1.9
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
3.2-3.5
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Quartzite vs Websterite Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Websterite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Websterite properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Websterite 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 Websterite.