Properties of Gossan and Schist

Gossan

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-53.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.02.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.8-2.9 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Gossan vs Schist Properties

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