Properties of Nephelinite and Novaculite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Imperfect
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Nephelinite vs Novaculite Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Novaculite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Novaculite properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Novaculite 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 Novaculite.