Properties of Gneiss and Icelandite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Gneiss vs Icelandite Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Icelandite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Icelandite properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Icelandite 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 Icelandite.