Banded iron formation

Gossan

Properties of Banded iron formation and Gossan

Banded iron formation

Gossan

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

4-5

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

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (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

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5.0-5.3

2.0

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available

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)▶

0.24 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 24 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Banded iron formation vs Gossan Properties

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