Properties of Jadeitite and Tonalite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-5
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
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/mm
2
  
2
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
7
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
  
2.86-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
2.73 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Jadeitite vs Tonalite Properties
Properties of Jadeitite and Tonalite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jadeitite vs Tonalite properties, get to know more about Jadeitite Definition and Tonalite 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 Tonalite.