Properties of Nephelinite and Travertine
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Dull to Pearly
Cleavage
Imperfect
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
1.68
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.71 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Nephelinite vs Travertine Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Travertine play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Travertine properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Travertine 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 Travertine.