Properties of Anorthosite and Syenite

Anorthosite

Syenite

Properties of Syenite and Anorthosite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-6

5.5-6

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

150.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.62-2.82

2.6-2.7

Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.7-4 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Anorthosite vs Syenite Properties

Properties of Anorthosite and Syenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anorthosite vs Syenite properties, get to know more about Anorthosite Definition and 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 Anorthosite and Syenite.