Properties of Gneiss and Conglomerate

Gneiss

Conglomerate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

72-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.72.86-2.88

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³1.7-2.3 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

Gneiss vs Conglomerate Properties

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