Diamictite and Nephelinite

All about Diamictite and Nephelinite Properties

Know all about Diamictite and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Nephelinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diamictite is Clastic whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Diamictite appears Banded and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Diamictite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Diamictite is available in brown, buff colors whereas Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Diamictite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, production of lime and that of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).