Properties of Nephelinite and Breccia

Nephelinite

Breccia

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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

Medium to Coarse 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

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.92.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³0 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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Nephelinite vs Breccia Properties

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