Gossan

Dunite

Properties of Gossan and Dunite

Gossan

Dunite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-5

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

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Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.0

3-3.01

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available

2.84-2.85 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.24 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 24 (Overall)▶

1.25 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Gossan vs Dunite Properties

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