Properties of Gossan and Metapelite

Gossan

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-55-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.03.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.24 kJ/Kg K0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Gossan vs Metapelite Properties

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