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Properties of Banded iron formation and Anthracite


Properties of Anthracite and Banded iron formation


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
1-1.5   

Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Black   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Shiny   

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
1.5   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.0-5.3   
1.1-1.4   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
1.25-2.5 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1
1.32 kJ/Kg K   
4

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Banded iron formation vs Anthracite Properties

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

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