Properties of Granodiorite and Syenite

Granodiorite

Syenite

Properties of Syenite and Granodiorite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²

150.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Granodiorite vs Syenite Properties

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