Properties of Jadeitite and Foidolite

Jadeitite

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-51.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Jadeitite vs Foidolite Properties

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