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Properties of Blueschist and Nephelinite


Properties of Nephelinite and Blueschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Flat   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Vitreous to Metallic   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
35.00 N/mm2   
29

Cleavage
Slaty   
Imperfect   

Toughness
1.5   
2.7   

Specific Gravity
3-3.2   
2.4-2.9   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.5-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Blueschist vs Nephelinite Properties

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

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