Properties of Nephelinite and Hawaiite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Not Applicable
Streak
White
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Applicable
Toughness
2.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Nephelinite vs Hawaiite Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Hawaiite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Hawaiite properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite.