Properties of Syenite and Metapelite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
5-6
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Fibrous
  
Streak
White
  
Unknown
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm
2
  
14
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
3.4-3.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
0-300 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.72 kJ/Kg K
  
20
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Syenite vs Metapelite Properties
Properties of Syenite and Metapelite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Syenite vs Metapelite properties, get to know more about Syenite Definition and Metapelite 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 Metapelite.