Siltstone

Nephelinite

Properties of Siltstone and Nephelinite

Siltstone

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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35.00 N/mm²

Rank: 29 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

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Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.73

2.4-2.9

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.7 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.88 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, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Siltstone vs Nephelinite Properties

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