Properties of Serpentinite and Nephelinite

Serpentinite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-56.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

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

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Serpentinite vs Nephelinite Properties

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