Properties of Nephelinite and Kenyte
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Flat
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Greasy to Dull
Toughness
2.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Nephelinite vs Kenyte Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Kenyte play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Kenyte properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Kenyte 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 Kenyte.