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Properties of Kenyte and Gneiss


Properties of Gneiss and Kenyte


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
7   

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   
14
125.00 N/mm2   
17

Cleavage
Poor   
Poor   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.2   

Specific Gravity
2.6   
2.5-2.7   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
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.

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