Properties of Quartzite and Nephelinite

Quartzite

Nephelinite

Properties of Nephelinite and Quartzite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

6.5

Grain Size

Medium Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Flat

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous to Metallic

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

35.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Indiscernible

Imperfect

Toughness

1.9

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.8

2.4-2.9

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Quartzite vs Nephelinite Properties

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