Nephelinite and Adakite

All about Nephelinite and Adakite Properties

Know all about Nephelinite and Adakite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite and Adakite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Adakite is Porphyritic. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Adakite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums.