Properties of Jadeitite

Physical Properties of Jadeitite

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Jadeitite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Jadeitite rock are vital in determining its Jadeitite Texture and Jadeitite Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Jadeitite

The physical properties of Jadeitite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Jadeitite is 3-5 whereas its compressive strength is 310.00 N/mm². Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Jadeitite is white, greenish white or grey whereas its fracture is uneven. Luster of Jadeitite is the interaction of light with the surface of Jadeitite. Luster of Jadeitite is waxy and dull. Jadeitite cleavage is irregular. The specific gravity of Jadeitite is 2.79-3. Jadeitite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 7. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.