Properties of Gossan and Serpentinite

Gossan

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-53-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.02.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.24 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Gossan vs Serpentinite Properties

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