Properties of Nephelinite and Dunite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Shiny
Cleavage
Imperfect
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
3-3.01
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Nephelinite vs Dunite Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Dunite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Dunite properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Dunite 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 Dunite.