Properties of Gneiss and Kenyte
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Greasy to Dull
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.6
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
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.