Properties of Wehrlite and Quartzite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
6-7
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
115.00 N/mm2
18
Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
Toughness
2.1
1.9
Specific Gravity
8.4
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.63 kJ/Kg K
21
0.75 kJ/Kg K
18
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Wehrlite vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Wehrlite and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Wehrlite vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite and Quartzite.
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