Properties of Gossan and Gneiss
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
4-5
  
7
  
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Metallic
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
125.00 N/mm
2
  
17
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Poor
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
2.0
  
2.5-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.24 kJ/Kg K
  
24
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Gossan vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Gossan and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gossan vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Gossan Definition and Gneiss 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 Gneiss.