Properties of Nephelinite and Nepheline Syenite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Flat
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less 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 Nepheline Syenite Properties
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