Gossan

Porphyry

Properties of Gossan and Porphyry

Gossan

Porphyry

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-5

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

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Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

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1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.0

2.5-4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

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2.5-2.52 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.24 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 24 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Gossan vs Porphyry Properties

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