Quartzite

Taconite

Properties of Quartzite and Taconite

Quartzite

Taconite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.8

5-5.3

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

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1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.75 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

3.20 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Quartzite vs Taconite Properties

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