Properties of Nephelinite and Hawaiite

Nephelinite

Hawaiite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.56

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Not Available

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.9Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³Not Available

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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Nephelinite vs Hawaiite Properties

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