Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Jadeitite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
7
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.79-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Rapakivi Granite vs Jadeitite Properties
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