Properties of Quartzite and Syenite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
5.5-6
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Not Available
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2
18
150.00 N/mm2
14
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect
Toughness
1.9
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.75 kJ/Kg K
18
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
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.
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