Properties of Gneiss and Vogesite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
5-6
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
125.00 N/mm2
17
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor
Conchoidal
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Gneiss vs Vogesite Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Vogesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Vogesite properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Vogesite 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 Vogesite.
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