Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nephelinite

Basaltic Trachyandesite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.50 N/mm²35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Nephelinite Properties

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