Properties of Ijolite and Jadeitite

Ijolite

Jadeitite

Properties of Jadeitite and Ijolite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

3-5

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Uneven

Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Greasy to Dull

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Poor

Irregular

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.76

2.79-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

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Ijolite vs Jadeitite Properties

Properties of Ijolite and Jadeitite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ijolite vs Jadeitite properties, get to know more about Ijolite 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 Ijolite and Jadeitite.