Nephelinite

Tachylite

Properties of Nephelinite and Tachylite

Nephelinite

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

5.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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35.00 N/mm²

Rank: 29 (Overall)▶

206.00 N/mm²

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.9

2.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

3.058 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)▶

0.56 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 22 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Nephelinite vs Tachylite Properties

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