Properties of Marble and Jasperoid

Marble

Jasperoid

Properties of Jasperoid and Marble

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Vitreous and Pearly

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.4-2.7 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Marble vs Jasperoid Properties

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