Properties of Nephelinite and Tuff

Nephelinite

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.54-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²243.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.92.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Nephelinite vs Tuff Properties

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