Properties of Banded iron formation and Essexite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
Black
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1.5
  
1.6
  
Specific Gravity
5.0-5.3
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K
  
1
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Banded iron formation vs Essexite Properties
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