Properties of Sovite and Nephelinite

Sovite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

36.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.84-2.86 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Sovite vs Nephelinite Properties

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