Properties of Benmoreite and Gneiss
Properties
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.
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