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Properties of Gossan and Norite


Properties of Norite and Gossan


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
4-5   
7   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
Black   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Metallic   
Not Available   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
2.0   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.7-3.3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.24 kJ/Kg K   
24
Not Available   

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

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Gossan vs Norite Properties

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

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