Properties of Gneiss and Peridotite

Gneiss

Peridotite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²107.55 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.73-3.01

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³3.1-3.4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.26 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Gneiss vs Peridotite Properties

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