Properties of Nephelinite and Monzonite

Nephelinite

Monzonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

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

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.92.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.9-2.91 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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Nephelinite vs Monzonite Properties

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