Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Obsidian
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
5-5.5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Not Applicable
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2
  
14
Cleavage
Poor
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6
  
2.6-2.7
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Translucent
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Nepheline Syenite vs Obsidian Properties
Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Obsidian play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nepheline Syenite vs Obsidian properties, get to know more about Nepheline Syenite Definition and Obsidian 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 Obsidian.