Gossan

Ganister

Properties of Gossan and Ganister

Gossan

Ganister

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-5

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Coarse or Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

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Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.0

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available

2.2-2.8 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)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Gossan vs Ganister Properties

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