Properties of Nephelinite and Metapelite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Toughness
2.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
3.4-3.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
0-300 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Nephelinite vs Metapelite Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Metapelite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Metapelite properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Metapelite 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 Metapelite.