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Properties of Whiteschist and Nephelinite


Properties of Nephelinite and Whiteschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1.5   
6.5   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Flat   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Vitreous to Metallic   

Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2   
10
35.00 N/mm2   
29

Cleavage
Perfect   
Imperfect   

Toughness
1   
2.7   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.4-2.9   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.5-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Whiteschist vs Nephelinite Properties

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

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