Properties of Gneiss and Schist

Gneiss

Schist

Properties of Schist and Gneiss

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Shiny

Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Poor

Slaty

Toughness

1.2

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.5-2.9

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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Gneiss vs Schist Properties

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