Properties of Ijolite and Nephelinite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Flat
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Vitreous to Metallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.7
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.76
2.4-2.9
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Ijolite vs Nephelinite Properties
Properties of Ijolite and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ijolite vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Ijolite 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 Ijolite and Nephelinite.