Properties of Ganister and Cataclasite

Ganister

Cataclasite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.1

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

2.5 Thermal Properties

2.5.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

6.1.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Ganister vs Cataclasite Properties

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