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Properties of Gossan and Tachylite


Properties of Tachylite and Gossan


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
4-5   
5.5   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
Vermilion   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Metallic   
Resinous   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
206.00 N/mm2   
8

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.0   
2.4   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
3.058 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.24 kJ/Kg K   
24
0.56 kJ/Kg K   
22

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Gossan vs Tachylite Properties

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

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