Properties of Sandstone and Quartzite

Sandstone

Quartzite

Properties of Quartzite and Sandstone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Medium Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Indiscernible

Toughness

2.6

1.9

Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.6-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.