Properties of Jadeitite and Pseudotachylite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-5
  
7
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Light to dark brown
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Waxy and Dull
  
Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
60.00 N/mm2
  
25
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
7
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
  
2.46-2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Transparent to Translucent
  
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Jadeitite vs Pseudotachylite Properties
Properties of Jadeitite and Pseudotachylite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jadeitite vs Pseudotachylite properties, get to know more about Jadeitite Definition and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite.