Properties of Ganister

Physical Properties of Ganister

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Ganister like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Ganister rock are vital in determining its Ganister Texture and Ganister Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Ganister

The physical properties of Ganister depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Ganister is 6-7 whereas its compressive strength is 95.00 N/mm². Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Ganister is white whereas its fracture is splintery. Luster of Ganister is the interaction of light with the surface of Ganister. Luster of Ganister is dull. Ganister cleavage is perfect. The specific gravity of Ganister is 2.2-2.8. Ganister is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 2.6. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.