Properties of Syenite and Slate

Syenite

Slate

Properties of Slate and Syenite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

3-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Not Available

Splintery

Streak

White

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²

30.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

Toughness

Not Available

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.65-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.76 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Syenite vs Slate Properties

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