Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Ignimbrite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.73
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Nepheline Syenite vs Ignimbrite Properties
Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Ignimbrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nepheline Syenite vs Ignimbrite properties, get to know more about Nepheline Syenite Definition and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite.