Properties of Laterite and Jadeitite

Laterite

Jadeitite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

23-5

1 7

1.1.5 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.6 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.7 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.8 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.9 Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.10 Compressive Strength

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.11 Cleavage

Not Applicable

Irregular

1.1.12 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.13 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.14 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.15 Density

Not Available2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Laterite vs Jadeitite Properties

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