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Properties of Lherzolite and Nepheline Syenite


Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Lherzolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.5   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
290.00 N/mm2   
3
150.00 N/mm2   
14

Cleavage
Perfect   
Poor   

Toughness
2.7   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.6   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9
Not Available   

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

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Lherzolite vs Nepheline Syenite Properties

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

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