Properties of Gneiss and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
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
Not Available
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
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
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.