Properties of Marble and Nepheline Syenite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Greasy to Dull
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Marble vs Nepheline Syenite Properties
Properties of Marble and Nepheline Syenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Marble vs Nepheline Syenite properties, get to know more about Marble 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 Marble and Nepheline Syenite.