Properties of Tephrite and Jadeitite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Streak
Bluish Black
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.79-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Tephrite vs Jadeitite Properties
Properties of Tephrite and Jadeitite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tephrite vs Jadeitite properties, get to know more about Tephrite 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 Tephrite and Jadeitite.