Properties of Jadeitite and Pegmatite

Jadeitite

Pegmatite

Properties of Pegmatite and Jadeitite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

178.54 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.6-2.63

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.6-2.65 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Jadeitite vs Pegmatite Properties

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