Properties of Dolomite and Nephelinite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Vitreous to Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.4-2.9
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Dolomite vs Nephelinite Properties
Properties of Dolomite and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dolomite vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Dolomite 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 Dolomite and Nephelinite.