Properties of Nephelinite and Picrite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Imperfect
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.75-2.92
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant
Nephelinite vs Picrite Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Picrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Picrite properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Picrite 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 Picrite.