Latite

Nephelinite

Properties of Latite and Nephelinite

Latite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.5

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

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

Properties of F..

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310.00 N/mm²

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

35.00 N/mm²

Rank: 29 (Overall)▶

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

2.4-2.9

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Latite vs Nephelinite Properties

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