Properties of Nephelinite and Pegmatite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.6-2.63
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Nephelinite vs Pegmatite Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Pegmatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Pegmatite properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite.