Properties of Banded iron formation and Diabase

Banded iron formation

Diabase

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-67

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5.0-5.32.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.7-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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