Properties of Banded iron formation and Mugearite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
6
  
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Not Applicable
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
37.50 N/mm
2
  
27
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Not Applicable
  
Toughness
1.5
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
5.0-5.3
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K
  
1
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Banded iron formation vs Mugearite Properties
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