Properties of Gneiss and Mylonite

Gneiss

Mylonite

Properties of Mylonite and Gneiss

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Shiny

Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²

1.28 N/mm²

Cleavage

Poor

Conchoidal

Toughness

1.2

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.97-3.05

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

2.6-4.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

1.50 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Gneiss vs Mylonite Properties

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