Properties of Gossan and Cataclasite
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
  
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.