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Properties of Evaporite and Ganister


Properties of Ganister and Evaporite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2-3   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Coarse or Fine   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Splintery   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
95.00 N/mm2   
20

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.99   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Translucent   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.2-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Evaporite vs Ganister Properties

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

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