Properties of Epidosite and Nephelinite

Epidosite

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 to Coarse Grained

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

NA35.00 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

Not Available2.5-3 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

Epidosite vs Nephelinite Properties

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