Properties of Cataclasite and Nephelinite

Cataclasite

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 Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

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

2.12.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

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

NA0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Cataclasite vs Nephelinite Properties

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