Properties of Gossan and Diamictite

Gossan

Diamictite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-52-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.04.3-5.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.2-2.35 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.24 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Gossan vs Diamictite Properties

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