Properties of Gneiss and Ijolite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Greasy to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.6-2.76
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Gneiss vs Ijolite Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Ijolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Ijolite properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Ijolite 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 Ijolite.