Properties of Jasperoid and Icelandite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3.5-4
  
7
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
  
Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm
2
  
15
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1
  
1.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.5-2.8
  
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
2.39 kJ/Kg K
  
2
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Jasperoid vs Icelandite Properties
Properties of Jasperoid and Icelandite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jasperoid vs Icelandite properties, get to know more about Jasperoid Definition and Icelandite 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 Jasperoid and Icelandite.