Properties of Ganister and Nephelinite

Ganister

Nephelinite

Properties of Nephelinite and Ganister

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

6.5

Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Fine Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Flat

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²

35.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

Toughness

2.6

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.4-2.9

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Ganister vs Nephelinite Properties

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