Properties of Turbidite and Gneiss

Turbidite

Gneiss

Properties of Gneiss and Turbidite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Irregular

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Luster

Metallic

Dull

Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²

125.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Disjunctive

Poor

Toughness

2.4

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.73

2.5-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Turbidite vs Gneiss Properties

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