Properties of Latite and Nepheline Syenite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Greasy to Dull
Toughness
2.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.6
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Latite vs Nepheline Syenite Properties
Properties of Latite and Nepheline Syenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Latite vs Nepheline Syenite properties, get to know more about Latite 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 Latite and Nepheline Syenite.