Properties of Benmoreite and Jadeitite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
3-5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
Black
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2
  
28
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
2.3
  
7
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.79-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Benmoreite vs Jadeitite Properties
Properties of Benmoreite and Jadeitite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Benmoreite vs Jadeitite properties, get to know more about Benmoreite Definition and Jadeitite 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 Benmoreite and Jadeitite.