Properties of Latite and Nephelinite

Latite

Nephelinite

Properties of Nephelinite and Latite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-5.5

6.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Flat

Streak

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

35.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

Toughness

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.4-2.9

Transparency

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

Heat Resistant

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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.