Properties of Diabase and Nepheline Syenite

Diabase

Nepheline Syenite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diabase vs Nepheline Syenite Properties

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