Properties of Gneiss and Turbidite

Gneiss

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.72.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³1.6-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Gneiss vs Turbidite Properties

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