Properties of Gossan and Pegmatite

Gossan

Pegmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA178.54 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.02.6-2.63

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.6-2.65 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.24 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Gossan vs Pegmatite Properties

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