Properties of Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Greasy to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.6
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Foidolite vs Nepheline Syenite Properties
Properties of Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Foidolite vs Nepheline Syenite properties, get to know more about Foidolite Definition and Nepheline Syenite 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 Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite.