Properties of Sandstone and Jadeitite

Sandstone

Jadeitite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Sandstone vs Jadeitite Properties

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