Properties of Banded iron formation and Porphyry
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
5.0-5.3
2.5-4
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Banded iron formation vs Porphyry Properties
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