Properties of Gneiss and Hyaloclastite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Not Available
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull and Grainy
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
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Gneiss vs Hyaloclastite Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Hyaloclastite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Hyaloclastite properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Hyaloclastite 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 Hyaloclastite .