Nephelinite

Carbonatite

Properties of Nephelinite and Carbonatite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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35.00 N/mm²

Rank: 29 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

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1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.9

2.86-2.87

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.84-2.86 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Nephelinite vs Carbonatite Properties

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