Properties of Gossan and Diorite
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Streak
White to Grey
Bluish Black
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.0
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.8-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Gossan vs Diorite Properties
Properties of Gossan and Diorite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gossan vs Diorite properties, get to know more about Gossan Definition and Diorite 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 Diorite.