Properties of Gossan and Banded iron formation
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.0
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Gossan vs Banded iron formation Properties
Properties of Gossan and Banded iron formation play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gossan vs Banded iron formation properties, get to know more about Gossan Definition and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation.