Properties of Nephelinite and Latite

Nephelinite

Latite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.55-5.5

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

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.92.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

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

Nephelinite vs Latite Properties

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