Properties of Granodiorite and Nephelinite

Granodiorite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Granodiorite vs Nephelinite Properties

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