Properties of Phonolite and Nephelinite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Flat
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Vitreous to Metallic
Toughness
Not Available
2.7
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.4-2.9
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Phonolite vs Nephelinite Properties
Properties of Phonolite and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phonolite vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Phonolite Definition and Nephelinite 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 Phonolite and Nephelinite.