Properties of Tuff and Quartzite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Vitreous
Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
Toughness
Not Available
1.9
Specific Gravity
2.73
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
1-1.8 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
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.