Properties of Jadeitite and Shale

Jadeitite

Shale

Properties of Shale and Jadeitite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Slaty

Toughness

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Jadeitite vs Shale Properties

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