Nephelinite and Tonalite

All about Nephelinite and Tonalite Properties

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