Properties of Gneiss and Pyroxenite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
3.2-3.5
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Gneiss vs Pyroxenite Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Pyroxenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Pyroxenite properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite.