Properties of Diorite and Nephelinite

Diorite

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

Not Available

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

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

2.8-3 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

Diorite vs Nephelinite Properties

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