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Properties of Litchfieldite and Jadeitite


Properties of Jadeitite and Litchfieldite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
3-5   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven   
Uneven   

Streak
White   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Greasy to Dull   
Waxy and Dull   

Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2   
14
310.00 N/mm2   
2

Cleavage
Poor   
Irregular   

Toughness
Not Available   
7   

Specific Gravity
2.6   
2.79-3   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6 g/cm3   
2.5-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Litchfieldite vs Jadeitite Properties

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

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