Properties of Jaspillite and Picrite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3
  
6.8
  
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
230.00 N/mm2
  
6
189.00 N/mm2
  
11
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
5.0-5.3
  
2.75-2.92
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
0-5.7 g/cm3
  
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K
  
1
0.88 kJ/Kg K
  
13
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Jaspillite vs Picrite Properties
Properties of Jaspillite and Picrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jaspillite vs Picrite properties, get to know more about Jaspillite Definition and Picrite 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 Picrite.