Properties of Benmoreite and Ganister
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Coarse or Fine
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Splintery
  
Streak
Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2
  
28
95.00 N/mm2
  
20
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
2.3
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.2-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Benmoreite vs Ganister Properties
Properties of Benmoreite and Ganister play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Benmoreite vs Ganister properties, get to know more about Benmoreite Definition and Ganister 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 Benmoreite and Ganister.