Properties of Mudstone and Nephelinite

Mudstone

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.39 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

Mudstone vs Nephelinite Properties

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