Properties of Gneiss and Quartzite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Poor
Indiscernible
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Gneiss vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Quartzite 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 Quartzite.