Properties of Gneiss and Breccia
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor
Non-Existent
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
0 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Gneiss vs Breccia Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Breccia play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Breccia properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Breccia 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 Breccia.