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