Properties of Nephelinite and Pyroxenite

Nephelinite

Pyroxenite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse 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

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.93.2-3.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³3.1-3.6 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Nephelinite vs Pyroxenite Properties

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