Properties of Slate and Nephelinite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Vitreous to Metallic
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.4-2.9
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Slate vs Nephelinite Properties
Properties of Slate and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Slate vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Slate 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 Slate and Nephelinite.