Properties of Whiteschist and Gossan

Whiteschist

Gossan

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.54-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.24 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Whiteschist vs Gossan Properties

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