Properties of Ganister and Jadeitite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
3-5
  
Grain Size
Coarse or Fine
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
95.00 N/mm2
  
20
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
2.6
  
7
  
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
  
2.79-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
  
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Ganister vs Jadeitite Properties
Properties of Ganister and Jadeitite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ganister vs Jadeitite properties, get to know more about Ganister 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 Ganister and Jadeitite.