Properties of Jadeitite and Gneiss
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-5
  
7
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Waxy and Dull
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
125.00 N/mm2
  
17
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Poor
  
Toughness
7
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
  
2.5-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Jadeitite vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Jadeitite and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jadeitite vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Jadeitite Definition and Gneiss 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 Gneiss.