Properties of Nephelinite and Slate
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Dull
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.65-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Nephelinite vs Slate Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Slate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Slate properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Slate 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 Slate.