Properties of Jasperoid and Quartzite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Vitreous
Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Jasperoid vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Jasperoid and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jasperoid vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Jasperoid Definition and Quartzite 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 Quartzite.