Properties of Basanite and Nephelinite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Flat
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Vitreous to Metallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.4-2.9
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.7 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Basanite vs Nephelinite Properties
Properties of Basanite and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basanite vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Basanite 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 Basanite and Nephelinite.