Nephelinite

Sandstone

Properties of Nephelinite and Sandstone

Nephelinite

Sandstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse or Fine

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

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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35.00 N/mm²

Rank: 29 (Overall)▶

95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.9

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 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)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Nephelinite vs Sandstone Properties

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