Properties of Nephelinite and Andesite

Nephelinite

Andesite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.92.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.11-2.36 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Nephelinite vs Andesite Properties

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