Properties of Syenite and Pyrolite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Shiny
  
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2
  
14
107.55 N/mm2
  
19
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
3-3.01
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
1.25 kJ/Kg K
  
6
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Syenite vs Pyrolite Properties
Properties of Syenite and Pyrolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Syenite vs Pyrolite properties, get to know more about Syenite Definition and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite.