Properties of Trachyandesite and Nepheline Syenite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
4-5
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Greasy to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2
  
28
150.00 N/mm2
  
14
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Poor
  
Toughness
2.3
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.6
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Trachyandesite vs Nepheline Syenite Properties
Properties of Trachyandesite and Nepheline Syenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Trachyandesite vs Nepheline Syenite properties, get to know more about Trachyandesite Definition and Nepheline Syenite 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 Trachyandesite and Nepheline Syenite.