Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Slate
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Splintery
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Dull
Toughness
Not Available
1.2
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.65-2.8
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 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 Slate Properties
Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Slate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nepheline Syenite vs Slate properties, get to know more about Nepheline Syenite Definition and Slate 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 Slate.