Properties of Travertine and Nephelinite

Travertine

Nephelinite

Properties of Nephelinite and Travertine

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

6.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Flat

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous to Metallic

Compressive Strength

80.00 N/mm²

35.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Imperfect

Toughness

2.7

Specific Gravity

1.68

2.4-2.9

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.71 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Travertine vs Nephelinite Properties

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