Nephelinite and Amphibolite

All about Nephelinite and Amphibolite Properties

Know all about Nephelinite and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Nephelinite and Amphibolite are available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.