Sandstone

Gneiss

Properties of Sandstone and Gneiss

Sandstone

Gneiss

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

125.00 N/mm²

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.5-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Sandstone vs Gneiss Properties

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