Nepheline syenite is a natural stone made primarily of the minerals albite, microcline and nepheline. This mineral raw material contains no crystalline quartz. Nepheline syenite is inert and very hard (Mohs hardness 6.5), and also exhibits a high degree of whiteness and outstanding transparency.
Features
• Hardness 6.5 (Mohs)
• Density 2.6 g/cm3
• High degree of whiteness (Y > 90)
• High chemical resistance
• Low refraction index between 1.53-1.55
• Block-shaped structure
• Contains no crystalline quartz
Key applications
• Clear Varnish systems
• UV-coating paste