Properties of Nephelinite and Argillite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Flat
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.56-2.68
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Nephelinite vs Argillite Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Argillite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Argillite properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Argillite 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 Argillite.