Properties of Adamellite and Gneiss

Adamellite

Gneiss

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-77

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²125.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.6-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Adamellite vs Gneiss Properties

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