Properties of Syenite and Greenschist
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Shiny
  
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm
2
  
14
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.5-2.9
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Syenite vs Greenschist Properties
Properties of Syenite and Greenschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Syenite vs Greenschist properties, get to know more about Syenite Definition and Greenschist 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 Greenschist.