Properties of Gneiss and Limestone
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
3-4
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Splintery
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
125.00 N/mm2
17
115.00 N/mm2
18
Cleavage
Poor
Non-Existent
Toughness
1.2
1
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.3-2.7
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.91 kJ/Kg K
11
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.
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