Properties of Nephelinite and Latite

Nephelinite

Latite

Properties of Latite and Nephelinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

5-5.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Flat

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

Toughness

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.4-2.9

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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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.