Properties of Nephelinite and Variolite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Not Applicable
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Metallic
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.9
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Nephelinite vs Variolite Properties
Properties of Nephelinite and Variolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Variolite properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Variolite 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 Variolite.