Properties of Limestone and Gossan
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine to Medium Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Metallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
Not Available
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.