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Properties of Gossan

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
4-5
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White to Grey
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Metallic
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
1.1.9 Toughness
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.0
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
Not Available
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.24 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Physical Properties of Gossan

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Gossan like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Gossan rock are vital in determining its Gossan Texture and Gossan Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Gossan

The physical properties of Gossan depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Gossan is 4-5 whereas its compressive strength is Not Available. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Gossan is white to grey whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Gossan is the interaction of light with the surface of Gossan. Luster of Gossan is metallic. Gossan cleavage is not available. The specific gravity of Gossan is 2.0. Gossan is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is not available. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.