Properties of Laterite and Jaspillite

Laterite

Jaspillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA230.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Applicable

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available0-5.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Laterite vs Jaspillite Properties

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