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Properties of Gossan and Jasperoid


Properties of Jasperoid and Gossan


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
4-5   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Metallic   
Vitreous and Pearly   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
140.00 N/mm2   
15

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.0   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent to Translucent   

Density
Not Available   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.24 kJ/Kg K   
24
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Gossan vs Jasperoid Properties

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

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