Properties of Gneiss and Jaspillite

Gneiss

Jaspillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²230.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.75.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³0-5.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Gneiss vs Jaspillite Properties

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