Properties of Nephelinite and Gneiss
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Dull
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Nephelinite vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Gneiss 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 Gneiss.