Properties of Gneiss and Kenyte

Gneiss

Kenyte

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.72.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Gneiss vs Kenyte Properties

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