Properties of Gneiss and Turbidite

Gneiss

Turbidite

Properties of Turbidite and Gneiss

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Splintery

Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Metallic

Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²

200.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Poor

Disjunctive

Toughness

1.2

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.46-2.73

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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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.