Properties of Nephelinite and Benmoreite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Earthy
Cleavage
Imperfect
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Nephelinite vs Benmoreite Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Benmoreite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Benmoreite properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite.