Properties of Gneiss and Kimberlite

Gneiss

Kimberlite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76-7

1 7

1.2.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.2.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.2.4 Streak

White

1.2.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.2.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.2.7 Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

2.3.2 Cleavage

Poor

Conchoidal

2.3.3 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

2.3.4 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.72.86-2.87

0 8.4

2.3.5 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

2.3.6 Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

2.4 Thermal Properties

2.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

2.4.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Gneiss vs Kimberlite Properties

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