Properties of Gossan and Boninite
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1.1
Specific Gravity
2.0
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Gossan vs Boninite Properties
Properties of Gossan and Boninite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gossan vs Boninite properties, get to know more about Gossan Definition and Boninite 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 Boninite.