Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Banded iron formation
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm
2
  
13
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
5.0-5.3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
3.20 kJ/Kg K
  
1
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Alkali Feldspar Granite vs Banded iron formation Properties
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