Banded iron formation

Icelandite

Properties of Banded iron formation and Icelandite

Banded iron formation

Icelandite

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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

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

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1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5.0-5.3

2.5-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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3.20 kJ/Kg K

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2.39 kJ/Kg K

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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, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

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