Properties of Gossan and Limestone

Gossan

Limestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-53-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.02.3-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.3-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.24 kJ/Kg K0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Pressure Resistant

Gossan vs Limestone Properties

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