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Properties of Nephelinite and Whiteschist


Properties of Whiteschist and Nephelinite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.5   
1.5   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine to Medium Grained   

Fracture
Flat   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous to Metallic   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
35.00 N/mm2   
29
200.00 N/mm2   
10

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.7   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.5-3 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Nephelinite vs Whiteschist Properties

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

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