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Properties of Banded iron formation and Chert


Properties of Chert and Banded iron formation


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
6.5-7   

Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Waxy and Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
450.00 N/mm2   
1

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
1.5   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
5.0-5.3   
2.5-2.8   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19

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

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Banded iron formation vs Chert Properties

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