Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Argillite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.56-2.68
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Nepheline Syenite vs Argillite Properties
Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Argillite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nepheline Syenite vs Argillite properties, get to know more about Nepheline Syenite Definition and Argillite 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 Argillite.