Anorthosite

Gossan

Properties of Anorthosite and Gossan

Anorthosite

Gossan

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-6

4-5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

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1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.82

2.0

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³

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1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

0.24 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 24 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Anorthosite vs Gossan Properties

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