Properties of Basalt and Nephelinite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Not Available
Vitreous to Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.4-2.9
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Basalt vs Nephelinite Properties
Properties of Basalt and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basalt vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Basalt Definition and Nephelinite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Basalt and Nephelinite.