All about Nepheline Syenite and Latite Properties
Know all about Nepheline Syenite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nepheline Syenite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nepheline Syenite is Granular whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).