Properties of Anorthosite and Banded iron formation

Anorthosite

Banded iron formation

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-65.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.825.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anorthosite vs Banded iron formation Properties

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