Properties of Nephelinite and Larvikite

Nephelinite

Larvikite

Properties of Larvikite and Nephelinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Flat

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

Toughness

2.7

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.4-2.9

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.9-2.91 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Nephelinite vs Larvikite Properties

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