Properties of Gneiss and Jadeitite

Gneiss

Jadeitite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

73-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.72.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Gneiss vs Jadeitite Properties

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