Properties of Phonolite and Nephelinite

Phonolite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Phonolite vs Nephelinite Properties

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