Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Monzonite

Nepheline Syenite

Monzonite

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Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-66-7

1 7

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Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Greasy to Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

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Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.62.8-3

0 8.4

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Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.6 g/cm³2.9-2.91 g/cm³

0 1400

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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

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Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Nepheline Syenite vs Monzonite Properties

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