Properties of Obsidian and Nepheline Syenite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-5.5
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Not Applicable
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Greasy to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2
  
14
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Poor
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.6
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Obsidian vs Nepheline Syenite Properties
Properties of Obsidian and Nepheline Syenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Obsidian vs Nepheline Syenite properties, get to know more about Obsidian Definition and Nepheline Syenite 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 Obsidian and Nepheline Syenite.