Properties of Nephelinite and Breccia
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
0 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Nephelinite vs Breccia Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Breccia play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Breccia properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Breccia 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 Breccia.