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Properties of Gossan and Cataclasite


Properties of Cataclasite and Gossan


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
4-5   
3-4   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
NA   

Streak
White to Grey   
Black   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Metallic   
Vitreous   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.0   
2.1   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.24 kJ/Kg K   
24
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Gossan vs Cataclasite Properties

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

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