Properties of Gneiss and Pantellerite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Sub-conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
Not Available
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
Not Available
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.