Quartzite

Syenite

Properties of Quartzite and Syenite

Quartzite

Syenite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

150.00 N/mm²

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.8

2.6-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.75 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Quartzite vs Syenite Properties

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