Properties of Gossan and Turbidite

Gossan

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-53

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.3.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Disjunctive

1.4.1 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.4.2 Specific Gravity

2.02.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.4.3 Transparency

Opaque

1.4.4 Density

Not Available1.6-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.5 Thermal Properties

1.5.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.24 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.5.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Gossan vs Turbidite Properties

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