Properties of Gneiss and Blueschist
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine to Medium Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
3-3.2
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Gneiss vs Blueschist Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Blueschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Blueschist properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Blueschist 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 Blueschist.