Properties of Pseudotachylite and Gneiss
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Toughness
Not Available
1.2
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.86
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pseudotachylite vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Pseudotachylite and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pseudotachylite vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite and Gneiss.