Properties of Lherzolite and Gossan
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6.5
  
4-5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Metallic
  
Compressive Strength
290.00 N/mm
2
  
3
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.7
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.0
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
0.24 kJ/Kg K
  
24
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Lherzolite vs Gossan Properties
Properties of Lherzolite and Gossan play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Lherzolite vs Gossan properties, get to know more about Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite and Gossan.