Properties of Amphibolite and Nephelinite

Amphibolite

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

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.52.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³2.5-3 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

Amphibolite vs Nephelinite Properties

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