Properties of Syenite and Quartzite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous
Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
Toughness
Not Available
1.9
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Syenite vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Syenite and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Syenite vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Syenite Definition and Quartzite 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 Quartzite.