Properties of Nephelinite and Boninite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6.5
  
7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Flat
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
  
Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
35.00 N/mm
2
  
29
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.7
  
1.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
  
2.5-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K
  
13
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Nephelinite vs Boninite Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Boninite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Boninite properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Boninite 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 Boninite.