Properties of Gneiss and Migmatite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Irregular
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.65-2.75
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
Not Available
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.