Properties of Jaspillite and Evaporite

Jaspillite

Evaporite

Properties of Evaporite and Jaspillite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

230.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

5.0-5.3

2.86-2.99

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

Density

0-5.7 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Jaspillite vs Evaporite Properties

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