Properties of Nephelinite and Dolomite

Nephelinite

Dolomite

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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

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Vitreous and Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.92.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

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 K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Nephelinite vs Dolomite Properties

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