Properties of Rhyodacite and Nephelinite

Rhyodacite

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

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.50 N/mm²35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.34-2.402.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.12 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Rhyodacite vs Nephelinite Properties

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