Properties of Lamprophyre and Nephelinite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous to Metallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.7
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.4-2.9
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Lamprophyre vs Nephelinite Properties
Properties of Lamprophyre and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Lamprophyre vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre and Nephelinite.