Nephelinite

Phonolite

Properties of Nephelinite and Phonolite

Nephelinite

Phonolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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35.00 N/mm²

Rank: 29 (Overall)▶

150.00 N/mm²

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.9

2.6

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.6 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)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Nephelinite vs Phonolite Properties

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