Properties of Kenyte and Gossan
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
4-5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Metallic
  
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm
2
  
14
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6
  
2.0
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.24 kJ/Kg K
  
24
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Kenyte vs Gossan Properties
Properties of Kenyte and Gossan play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kenyte vs Gossan properties, get to know more about Kenyte Definition and Gossan 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 Kenyte and Gossan.