Properties of Nephelinite and Shoshonite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.98
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.9-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Nephelinite vs Shoshonite Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Shoshonite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Shoshonite properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite.