Properties of Amphibolite and Gneiss

Amphibolite

Gneiss

Properties of Gneiss and Amphibolite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Irregular

Streak

White to Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

125.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Poor

Toughness

2.3

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.5

2.5-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Amphibolite vs Gneiss Properties

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