Properties of Banded iron formation and Gritstone
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Perfect
Toughness
1.5
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.0-5.3
2.250
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.2 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Banded iron formation vs Gritstone Properties
Properties of Banded iron formation and Gritstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Banded iron formation vs Gritstone properties, get to know more about Banded iron formation Definition and Gritstone 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 Gritstone.