Properties of Jaspillite and Gneiss
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3
  
7
  
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
230.00 N/mm2
  
6
125.00 N/mm2
  
17
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Poor
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
5.0-5.3
  
2.5-2.7
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
0-5.7 g/cm3
  
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K
  
1
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Jaspillite vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Jaspillite and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jaspillite vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite and Gneiss.