Properties of Banded iron formation and Diamictite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Earthy
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Toughness
1.5
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.0-5.3
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Banded iron formation vs Diamictite Properties
Properties of Banded iron formation and Diamictite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Banded iron formation vs Diamictite properties, get to know more about Banded iron formation Definition and Diamictite 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 Diamictite.