Minette vs Nepheline Syenite Texture
Texture
Porphyritic
  
Granular
  
Color
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Grey
  
Brown, Buff, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, White
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Dull, Banded and Foilated
  
Banded and Foilated
  
Texture of Minette and Nepheline Syenite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Minette and Nepheline Syenite. Texture of Minette is Porphyritic whereas that of Nepheline Syenite is Granular. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Minette vs Nepheline Syenite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.