Properties of Syenite and Porphyry

Syenite

Porphyry

Properties of Porphyry and Syenite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

Toughness

Not Available

1.7

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.5-4

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.5-2.52 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Syenite vs Porphyry Properties

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