Variolite

Nephelinite

Properties of Variolite and Nephelinite

Variolite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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37.50 N/mm²

Rank: 27 (Overall)▶

35.00 N/mm²

Rank: 29 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.4-2.9

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Variolite vs Nephelinite Properties

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