Limestone

Gossan

Properties of Limestone and Gossan

Limestone

Gossan

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-4

4-5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

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1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.0

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

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1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.91 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

0.24 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 24 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Limestone vs Gossan Properties

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