Nephelinite

Picrite

Properties of Nephelinite and Picrite

Nephelinite

Picrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

6.8

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

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)▶

189.00 N/mm²

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.9

2.75-2.92

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

1.5-2.5 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)▶

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

Nephelinite vs Picrite Properties

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