Properties of Arkose and Gneiss

Arkose

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

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

NA125.00 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

02.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.6-2.9 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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Arkose vs Gneiss Properties

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