Properties of Nephelinite and Blueschist

Nephelinite

Blueschist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.53.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.93-3.2

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Nephelinite vs Blueschist Properties

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