Properties of Syenite and Sandstone

Syenite

Sandstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse or Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.2-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Syenite vs Sandstone Properties

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