Properties of Lamprophyre and Nephelinite

Lamprophyre

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-66.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.95-2.96 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

Heat Resistant

Lamprophyre vs Nephelinite Properties

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