Properties of Jadeitite and Hornblendite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Jadeitite vs Hornblendite Properties
Properties of Jadeitite and Hornblendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jadeitite vs Hornblendite properties, get to know more about Jadeitite Definition and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite.