Properties of Greywacke and Nephelinite

Greywacke

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

Angular and Fine

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

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

2.6

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.61 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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Greywacke vs Nephelinite Properties

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