Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Nephelinite

Alkali Feldspar Granite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²35.00 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

2.6-2.72.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Alkali Feldspar Granite vs Nephelinite Properties

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