Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Epidosite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm
2
  
14
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
2.6
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Nepheline Syenite vs Epidosite Properties
Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Epidosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nepheline Syenite vs Epidosite properties, get to know more about Nepheline Syenite Definition and Epidosite 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 Epidosite.