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Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Dunite


Properties of Dunite and Nepheline Syenite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Greasy to Dull   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2   
14
107.55 N/mm2   
19

Cleavage
Poor   
Imperfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.6   
3-3.01   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.6 g/cm3   
2.84-2.85 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6

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

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Nepheline Syenite vs Dunite Properties

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

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