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Properties of Greywacke and Gneiss


Properties of Gneiss and Greywacke


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
7   

Grain Size
Angular and Fine   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
125.00 N/mm2   
17

Cleavage
Perfect   
Poor   

Toughness
2.6   
1.2   

Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8   
2.5-2.7   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.61 g/cm3   
2.6-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Greywacke vs Gneiss Properties

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

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