Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Jaspillite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Earthy
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
0-5.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Rapakivi Granite vs Jaspillite Properties
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