Properties of Gossan and Variolite

Gossan

Variolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-56

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA37.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.02.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.24 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Gossan vs Variolite Properties

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