Properties of Gneiss and Shale

Gneiss

Shale

Properties of Shale and Gneiss

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Poor

Slaty

Toughness

1.2

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Gneiss vs Shale Properties

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