Nephelinite

Diatomite

Properties of Nephelinite and Diatomite

Nephelinite

Diatomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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35.00 N/mm²

Rank: 29 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.9

2.3-2.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.49-2.51 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)▶

0.90 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Nephelinite vs Diatomite Properties

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