Properties of Nephelinite and Litchfieldite

Nephelinite

Litchfieldite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.55.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.92.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.6 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, Wear Resistant

Nephelinite vs Litchfieldite Properties

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