Properties of Adakite and Nephelinite

Adakite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Adakite vs Nephelinite Properties

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