Properties of Nephelinite and Picrite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6.5
6.8
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Flat
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
35.00 N/mm2
29
189.00 N/mm2
11
Cleavage
Imperfect
Imperfect
Toughness
2.7
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.75-2.92
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K
13
0.88 kJ/Kg K
13
Resistance
Heat Resistant
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.
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