Properties of Banded iron formation and Minette

Banded iron formation

Minette

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-65-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5.0-5.32.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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