Properties of Gneiss and Amphibolite

Gneiss

Amphibolite

Properties of Amphibolite and Gneiss

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Irregular to Conchoidal

Streak

White

White to Grey

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Vitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Poor

Irregular

Toughness

1.2

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.5

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Gneiss vs Amphibolite Properties

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