Properties of Syenite and Nephelinite

Syenite

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

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

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

150.00 N/mm²35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Syenite vs Nephelinite Properties

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