Properties of Gneiss and Pantellerite

Gneiss

Pantellerite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Sub-conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Conchoidal

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

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

Gneiss vs Pantellerite Properties

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