Properties of Gneiss and Blue Granite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
6-7
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Not Available
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
125.00 N/mm2
17
175.00 N/mm2
13
Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.8-3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.79 kJ/Kg K
16
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Gneiss vs Blue Granite Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Blue Granite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Blue Granite properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite.
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