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Properties of Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite


Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Gneiss


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
6   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Not Available   

Compressive Strength
125.00 N/mm2   
17
37.50 N/mm2   
27

Cleavage
Poor   
Not Available   

Toughness
1.2   
2.3   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3   
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Gneiss vs Basaltic Trachyandesite Properties

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

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