Properties of Jadeitite and Tephrite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Irregular
Crenulation and Pervasive
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Jadeitite vs Tephrite Properties
Properties of Jadeitite and Tephrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jadeitite vs Tephrite properties, get to know more about Jadeitite Definition and Tephrite 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 Tephrite.