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Properties of Gossan and Taconite


Properties of Taconite and Gossan


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
4-5   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Large and Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Metallic   
Earthy   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.0   
5-5.3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.24 kJ/Kg K   
24
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1

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

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Gossan vs Taconite Properties

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

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