Properties of Nephelinite and Marl

Nephelinite

Marl

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.52-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very 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 Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.92.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.4-2.8 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

Nephelinite vs Marl Properties

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