Properties of Jadeitite and Tephrite

Jadeitite

Tephrite

Properties of Tephrite and Jadeitite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

6.5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

90.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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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.