Properties of Picrite and Nephelinite

Picrite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.86.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.922.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Picrite vs Nephelinite Properties

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