Properties of Nephelinite and Laterite

Nephelinite

Laterite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.52

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²NA

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

Nephelinite vs Laterite Properties

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