Gneiss

Evaporite

Properties of Gneiss and Evaporite

Gneiss

Evaporite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-3

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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125.00 N/mm²

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

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Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.86-2.99

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Gneiss vs Evaporite Properties

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