Properties of Syenite and Pegmatite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.6-2.63
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Syenite vs Pegmatite Properties
Properties of Syenite and Pegmatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Syenite vs Pegmatite properties, get to know more about Syenite Definition and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite.