Properties of Diamictite and Ganister

Diamictite

Ganister

Properties of Ganister and Diamictite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

6-7

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Coarse or Fine

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Splintery

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

2.6

Specific Gravity

4.3-5.0

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.2-2.35 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Diamictite vs Ganister Properties

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