Properties of Sandstone and Quartzite

Sandstone

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76-7

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

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

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

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

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

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.