Properties of Jasperoid and Nephelinite

Jasperoid

Nephelinite

Properties of Nephelinite and Jasperoid

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

6.5

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Flat

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Vitreous to Metallic

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²

35.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

Toughness

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.4-2.9

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Jasperoid vs Nephelinite Properties

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