Properties of Kimberlite and Jasperoid
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous and Pearly
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.8-3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Kimberlite vs Jasperoid Properties
Properties of Kimberlite and Jasperoid play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kimberlite vs Jasperoid properties, get to know more about Kimberlite Definition and Jasperoid 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 Kimberlite and Jasperoid.