Properties of Argillite and Gossan

Argillite

Gossan

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-34-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K0.24 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Argillite vs Gossan Properties

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