Properties of Syenite and Granite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2
  
14
175.00 N/mm2
  
13
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.6-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
2.65-2.75 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Syenite vs Granite Properties
Properties of Syenite and Granite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Syenite vs Granite properties, get to know more about Syenite Definition and Granite 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 Syenite and Granite.