Properties of Gneiss and Marble
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Not Available
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Gneiss vs Marble Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Marble play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Marble properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Marble 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 Marble.