All about Nephelinite and Pegmatite Properties
Know all about Nephelinite and Pegmatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite and Pegmatite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Pegmatite is Pegmatitic. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Pegmatite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Pegmatite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Pegmatite is available in black, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, rust, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Pegmatite are creating artwork, jewelry, source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz.