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Properties of Felsite and Syenite


Properties of Syenite and Felsite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
0.15 N/mm2   
33
150.00 N/mm2   
14

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.6-2.7   

Transparency
Translucent   
Opaque   

Density
2.6 g/cm3   
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Felsite vs Syenite Properties

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

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