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Properties of Whiteschist and Gneiss


Properties of Gneiss and Whiteschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1.5   
7   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2   
10
125.00 N/mm2   
17

Cleavage
Perfect   
Poor   

Toughness
1   
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   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Whiteschist vs Gneiss Properties

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

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