Properties of Gneiss and Rhyolite

Gneiss

Rhyolite

Properties of Rhyolite and Gneiss

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Sub-conchoidal

Streak

White

Colorless

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

Toughness

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.65-2.67

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Gneiss vs Rhyolite Properties

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