Properties of Metapelite and Gneiss

Metapelite

Gneiss

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-67

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA125.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³2.6-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Metapelite vs Gneiss Properties

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