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Properties of Picrite and Nephelinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.86.5
1 7
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Grain Size

Fine Grained
Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven
Flat

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey
White

Porosity

Less Porous
Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous to Metallic

Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm235.00 N/mm2
0.15 450
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Cleavage

Not Available
Not Available

Toughness

2.1
2.7

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.922.4-2.9
0 8.4
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Transparency

Opaque
Opaque

Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm32.5-3 g/cm3
0 1400
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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K
0.14 3.2
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Resistance

Heat Resistant
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.