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Properties of Sandstone and Quartzite

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
6-76-7
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Coarse or Fine
Medium Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Vitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
95.00 N/mm2115.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
1.1.9 Toughness
2.6
1.9
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.82.6-2.8
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
1.1.12 Density
2.2-2.8 g/cm32.32-2.42 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Sandstone vs Quartzite Properties

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