Properties of Gneiss and Migmatite

Gneiss

Migmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75.5-6.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.72.65-2.75

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Gneiss vs Migmatite Properties

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