Anorthosite

Nephelinite

Properties of Anorthosite and Nephelinite

Anorthosite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-6

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

35.00 N/mm²

Rank: 29 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.82

2.4-2.9

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Anorthosite vs Nephelinite Properties

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