Properties of Pyroxenite and Gneiss
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1.2
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite and Gneiss.