Properties of Nephelinite and Porphyry
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Nephelinite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Porphyry 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 Porphyry.