Properties of Nephelinite and Quartzite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Flat
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Vitreous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Indiscernible
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Nephelinite vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Quartzite 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 Quartzite.