Properties of Picrite and Jaspillite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Earthy
Cleavage
Imperfect
Imperfect
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.75-2.92
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
0-5.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Picrite vs Jaspillite Properties
Properties of Picrite and Jaspillite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Picrite vs Jaspillite properties, get to know more about Picrite 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 Picrite and Jaspillite.