Properties of Gneiss and Pseudotachylite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.46-2.86
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Gneiss vs Pseudotachylite Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Pseudotachylite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Pseudotachylite properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite.