Properties of Jadeitite and Taconite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
5-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Jadeitite vs Taconite Properties
Properties of Jadeitite and Taconite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jadeitite vs Taconite properties, get to know more about Jadeitite Definition and Taconite 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 Taconite.