Properties of Trachyandesite and Quartzite

Trachyandesite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Trachyandesite vs Quartzite Properties

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