Properties of Skarn and Syenite

Skarn

Syenite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.55.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Skarn vs Syenite Properties

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