Properties of Serpentinite and Nephelinite

Serpentinite

Nephelinite

Properties of Nephelinite and Serpentinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

6.5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Flat

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

35.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Imperfect

Toughness

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.4-2.9

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

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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.