Properties of Gneiss and Wehrlite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Irregular
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
8.4
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Gneiss vs Wehrlite Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Wehrlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Wehrlite properties, get to know more about Gneiss Definition and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite.