Marl and Nepheline Syenite

All about Marl and Nepheline Syenite Properties

Know all about Marl and Nepheline Syenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Nepheline Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Marl is Earthy whereas that of Nepheline Syenite is Granular. Marl appears Rough and Dull and Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Marl is dull while that of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull. Marl is available in beige, brown, green, grey, white colors whereas Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Marl are creating artwork, soil conditioner and that of Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.