Properties of Gneiss and Suevite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
5.5
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
125.00 N/mm2
17
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor
Irregular
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.86
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Gneiss vs Suevite Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Suevite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Suevite properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Suevite 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 Suevite.
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