Properties of Nephelinite and Variolite

Nephelinite

Variolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.56

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²37.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.92.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Nephelinite vs Variolite Properties

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