Properties of Syenite and Tonalite

Syenite

Tonalite

Properties of Tonalite and Syenite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.86-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.73 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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Syenite vs Tonalite Properties

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