Banded iron formation

Diabase

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

5.5-6

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

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

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1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5.0-5.3

2.86-2.87

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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3.20 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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