Properties of Gneiss and Jasperoid
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
3.5-4
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Vitreous and Pearly
Compressive Strength
125.00 N/mm2
17
140.00 N/mm2
15
Cleavage
Poor
Perfect
Toughness
1.2
1
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.8-3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Gneiss vs Jasperoid Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Jasperoid play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Jasperoid properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid.
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