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Properties of Gneiss and Limestone

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
73-4
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Irregular
Splintery
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
125.00 N/mm2115.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Poor
Non-Existent
1.1.9 Toughness
1.2
1
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.5-2.72.3-2.7
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm32.3-2.7 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
NA0.91 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pressure Resistant

Gneiss vs Limestone Properties

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