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