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Properties of Kimberlite and Nepheline Syenite


Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Kimberlite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
150.00 N/mm2   
14

Cleavage
Conchoidal   
Poor   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
2.6   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Kimberlite vs Nepheline Syenite Properties

Properties of Kimberlite and Nepheline Syenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kimberlite vs Nepheline Syenite properties, get to know more about Kimberlite Definition and Nepheline Syenite 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 Kimberlite and Nepheline Syenite.

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