Properties of Tachylite and Quartzite

Tachylite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Vermilion

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Resinous

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

206.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.42.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

3.058 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.56 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Tachylite vs Quartzite Properties

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