Properties of Nephelinite and Lamprophyre

Nephelinite

Lamprophyre

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.55-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Conchoidal

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

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.95-2.96 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

Nephelinite vs Lamprophyre Properties

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