Properties of Jadeitite and Basalt

Jadeitite

Basalt

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-56

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Jadeitite vs Basalt Properties

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