Properties of Jadeitite and Chert

Jadeitite

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-56.5-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Jadeitite vs Chert Properties

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