Properties of Nephelinite and Phyllite

Nephelinite

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.51-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse 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

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.92.72-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.18-3.3 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, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Nephelinite vs Phyllite Properties

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