Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Pegmatite

Nepheline Syenite

Pegmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-67

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²178.54 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.6-2.63

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.6-2.65 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Nepheline Syenite vs Pegmatite Properties

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