Properties of Tonalite and Gneiss
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.73 g/cm3
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Tonalite vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Tonalite and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tonalite vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Tonalite 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 Tonalite and Gneiss.