Porphyry

Gossan

Properties of Porphyry and Gossan

Porphyry

Gossan

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

4-5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

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1.1.9 Toughness

1.7

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-4

2.0

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm³

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1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.24 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 24 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Porphyry vs Gossan Properties

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