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Properties of Gneiss and Benmoreite


Properties of Benmoreite and Gneiss


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7  
6  

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained  
Fine Grained  

Fracture
Irregular  
Conchoidal  

Streak
White  
Black  

Porosity
Very Less Porous  
Less Porous  

Luster
Dull  
Earthy  

Compressive Strength
125.00 N/mm2  
25
37.40 N/mm2  
99+

Cleavage
-  
Perfect  

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
0.70 kJ/Kg K  
24
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 Benmoreite Properties

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

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