Properties of Banded iron formation and Claystone

Banded iron formation

Claystone

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Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

1 7

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Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Earthy

Dull

Compressive Strength

220.00 N/mm²40.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

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Cleavage

Perfect

Toughness

1.5

2.6

Specific Gravity

5.0-5.30

0 8.4

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Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

-9999 g/cm³2-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

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Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Banded iron formation vs Claystone Properties

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