Properties of Carbonatite and Gneiss
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3
  
7
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
125.00 N/mm
2
  
17
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Poor
  
Toughness
1
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
  
2.5-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.84-2.86 g/cm3
  
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Carbonatite vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Carbonatite and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Carbonatite vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite and Gneiss.