Properties of Gneiss and Claystone

Gneiss

Claystone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

73.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.70

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³2-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Gneiss vs Claystone Properties

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