Properties of Gneiss and Jaspillite

Gneiss

Jaspillite

Properties of Jaspillite and Gneiss

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²

230.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Poor

Imperfect

Toughness

1.2

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

5.0-5.3

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

0-5.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

3.20 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Gneiss vs Jaspillite Properties

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