Properties of Nephelinite and Amphibolite

Nephelinite

Amphibolite

Properties of Amphibolite and Nephelinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Flat

Irregular to Conchoidal

Streak

White

White to Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Vitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Imperfect

Irregular

Toughness

2.7

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.4-2.9

2.5

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Nephelinite vs Amphibolite Properties

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