Properties of Skarn and Nepheline Syenite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Greasy to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
2.4
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Skarn vs Nepheline Syenite Properties
Properties of Skarn and Nepheline Syenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Skarn vs Nepheline Syenite properties, get to know more about Skarn 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 Skarn and Nepheline Syenite.