Properties of Gossan and Metapelite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
4-5
5-6
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Fibrous
Streak
White to Grey
Unknown
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Metallic
Earthy
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.0
3.4-3.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
0-300 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.24 kJ/Kg K
24
0.72 kJ/Kg K
20
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Gossan vs Metapelite Properties
Properties of Gossan and Metapelite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gossan vs Metapelite properties, get to know more about Gossan Definition and Metapelite 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 Metapelite.
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