Nepheline Syenite and Trachyandesite

All about Nepheline Syenite and Trachyandesite Properties

Know all about Nepheline Syenite and Trachyandesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nepheline Syenite and Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nepheline Syenite is Granular whereas that of Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated and Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull while that of Trachyandesite is earthy. Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Trachyandesite are creating artwork, pottery.