Properties of Websterite and Nephelinite

Websterite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.52.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Websterite vs Nephelinite Properties

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