Properties of Granite and Jadeitite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
3-5
  
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2
  
13
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
7
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.79-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.65-2.75 g/cm3
  
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Granite vs Jadeitite Properties
Properties of Granite and Jadeitite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granite vs Jadeitite properties, get to know more about Granite 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 Granite and Jadeitite.