Properties of Jadeitite and Nephelinite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Vitreous to Metallic
Cleavage
Irregular
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.4-2.9
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant
Jadeitite vs Nephelinite Properties
Properties of Jadeitite and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jadeitite vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite and Nephelinite.