Properties of Syenite and Sandstone
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
6-7
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse or Fine
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2
14
95.00 N/mm2
20
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
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.
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