Properties of Vogesite and Gossan
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-6
  
4-5
  
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
  
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Metallic
  
Cleavage
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
  
2.0
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.24 kJ/Kg K
  
24
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Vogesite vs Gossan Properties
Properties of Vogesite and Gossan play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Vogesite vs Gossan properties, get to know more about Vogesite 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 Vogesite and Gossan.