Properties of Suevite and Gneiss
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1.2
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Suevite vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Suevite and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Suevite vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Suevite 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 Suevite and Gneiss.