Properties of Quartzite and Wehrlite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
8.4
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Quartzite vs Wehrlite Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Wehrlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Wehrlite properties, get to know more about Quartzite Definition and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite.