Properties of Foidolite and Nephelinite

Foidolite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.56.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

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, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Foidolite vs Nephelinite Properties

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