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Properties of Jadeitite and Peridotite


Properties of Peridotite and Jadeitite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-5   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Irregular   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2   
2
107.55 N/mm2   
19

Cleavage
Irregular   
Imperfect   

Toughness
7   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.79-3   
3-3.01   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.5-3 g/cm3   
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9
1.26 kJ/Kg K   
5

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Jadeitite vs Peridotite Properties

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

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