Gneiss

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Properties of Gneiss and Breccia

Gneiss

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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125.00 N/mm²

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

Not Available

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.86-2.87

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

0 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Gneiss vs Breccia Properties

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