Properties of Gneiss and Felsite

Gneiss

Felsite

Properties of Felsite and Gneiss

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-5.5

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²

0.15 N/mm²

Cleavage

Poor

Non-Existent

Toughness

1.2

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.6-2.7

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Gneiss vs Felsite Properties

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