Banded iron formation

Ganister

Properties of Banded iron formation and Ganister

Banded iron formation

Ganister

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Coarse or Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5.0-5.3

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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3.20 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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