Properties of Jasperoid and Tephrite

Jasperoid

Tephrite

Properties of Tephrite and Jasperoid

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

6.5

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Streak

White

Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²

90.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.86

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Jasperoid vs Tephrite Properties

Properties of Jasperoid and Tephrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jasperoid vs Tephrite properties, get to know more about Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid and Tephrite.