Gossan

Skarn

Properties of Gossan and Skarn

Gossan

Skarn

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-5

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

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Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

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2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.0

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

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2.8-2.9 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)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Gossan vs Skarn Properties

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