Properties of Amphibolite and Gneiss

Amphibolite

Gneiss

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-77

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA125.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.52.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³2.6-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Amphibolite vs Gneiss Properties

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