Properties of Nephelinite and Tonalite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Streak
White
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.86-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.73 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Nephelinite vs Tonalite Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Tonalite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Tonalite properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Tonalite 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 Tonalite.