Taconite

Picrite

Properties of Taconite and Picrite

Taconite

Picrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

6.8

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

189.00 N/mm²

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5-5.3

2.75-2.92

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available

1.5-2.5 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)▶

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (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

Taconite vs Picrite Properties

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