Nephelinite

Minette

Properties of Nephelinite and Minette

Nephelinite

Minette

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse 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

Properties of F..

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35.00 N/mm²

Rank: 29 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.9

2.86-2.87

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.95-2.96 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Nephelinite vs Minette Properties

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