Properties of Nephelinite and Jadeitite

Nephelinite

Jadeitite

Properties of Jadeitite and Nephelinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

3-5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Flat

Uneven

Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Irregular

Toughness

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.4-2.9

2.79-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

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Nephelinite vs Jadeitite Properties

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