Properties of Tuff and Gossan

Tuff

Gossan

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-64-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.732.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K0.24 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Tuff vs Gossan Properties

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