Properties of Kenyte and Gneiss

Kenyte

Gneiss

Properties of Gneiss and Kenyte

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Irregular

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Greasy to Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²

125.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Poor

Toughness

Not Available

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.6

2.5-2.7

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.6 g/cm³

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Kenyte vs Gneiss Properties

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