Properties of Nephelinite and Tephrite

Nephelinite

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.56.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²90.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.92.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Nephelinite vs Tephrite Properties

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