Properties of Variolite and Gossan

Variolite

Gossan

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

64-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.50 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.24 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Variolite vs Gossan Properties

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