Properties of Travertine and Jadeitite

Travertine

Jadeitite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

80.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.682.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.71 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.09 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Travertine vs Jadeitite Properties

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