Properties of Ignimbrite and Nephelinite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Vitreous to Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.7
Specific Gravity
2.73
2.4-2.9
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1-1.8 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Ignimbrite vs Nephelinite Properties
Properties of Ignimbrite and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ignimbrite vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite and Nephelinite.