Properties of Mylonite and Nephelinite

Mylonite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

1.28 N/mm²35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.052.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-4.8 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.50 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Mylonite vs Nephelinite Properties

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