Properties of Gneiss and Picrite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.75-2.92
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Gneiss vs Picrite Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Picrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Picrite properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Picrite 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 Picrite.