Properties of Gneiss and Oolite

Gneiss

Oolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Pearly to Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7Not Available

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, Wear Resistant

Gneiss vs Oolite Properties

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