Properties of Tuff and Quartzite

Tuff

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 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

2.732.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Tuff vs Quartzite Properties

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