Properties of Nephelinite and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Flat
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Nephelinite vs Amphibolite Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Amphibolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Amphibolite properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Amphibolite 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 Nephelinite and Amphibolite.