Properties of Wehrlite and Gneiss
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
7
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Irregular
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
125.00 N/mm2
17
Cleavage
Perfect
Poor
Toughness
2.1
1.2
Specific Gravity
8.4
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.63 kJ/Kg K
21
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Wehrlite vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Wehrlite and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Wehrlite vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite and Gneiss.
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