Properties of Picrite and Jaspillite

Picrite

Jaspillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.83

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²230.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.925.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³0-5.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Picrite vs Jaspillite Properties

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