Properties of Nephelinite and Obsidian
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Not Applicable
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Vitreous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Nephelinite vs Obsidian Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Obsidian play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Obsidian properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Obsidian 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 Obsidian.