Properties of Evaporite and Gneiss
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull
Toughness
Not Available
1.2
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.99
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Evaporite vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Evaporite and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Evaporite vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Evaporite 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 Evaporite and Gneiss.