Properties of Gossan and Anthracite

Gossan

Anthracite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-51-1.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.01.1-1.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available1.25-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.24 kJ/Kg K1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Gossan vs Anthracite Properties

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