Properties of Porphyry and Nephelinite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Vitreous to Metallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.4-2.9
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Porphyry vs Nephelinite Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Porphyry 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 Porphyry and Nephelinite.