Properties of Nephelinite and Cataclasite

Nephelinite

Cataclasite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.53-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.92.1

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.9-3.1 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

Nephelinite vs Cataclasite Properties

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