Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Nepheline Syenite vs Amphibolite Properties
Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Amphibolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nepheline Syenite vs Amphibolite properties, get to know more about Nepheline Syenite Definition and Amphibolite 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 Nepheline Syenite and Amphibolite.