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Properties of Jadeitite and Basanite 


Properties of Basanite  and Jadeitite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-5   
7   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Waxy and Dull   

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2   
2
Not Available   

Cleavage
Irregular   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
7   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.79-3   
2.5-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.5-3 g/cm3   
2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Jadeitite vs Basanite  Properties

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

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