Properties of Gossan and Limestone
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.0
2.3-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
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.