Properties of Jadeitite and Rhyolite

Jadeitite

Rhyolite

Properties of Rhyolite and Jadeitite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Sub-conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Colorless

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.65-2.67

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Jadeitite vs Rhyolite Properties

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