Properties of Tonalite and Quartzite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.73 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Tonalite vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Tonalite and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tonalite vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Tonalite 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 Tonalite and Quartzite.