Properties of Benmoreite and Gneiss
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Irregular
  
Streak
Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2
  
28
125.00 N/mm2
  
17
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Poor
  
Toughness
2.3
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.5-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Benmoreite vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Benmoreite and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Benmoreite vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite and Gneiss.