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Properties of Blueschist and Banded iron formation


Properties of Banded iron formation and Blueschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Large and Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Earthy   

Cleavage
Slaty   
Imperfect   

Toughness
1.5   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
3-3.2   
5.0-5.3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Blueschist vs Banded iron formation Properties

Properties of Blueschist and Banded iron formation play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Blueschist vs Banded iron formation properties, get to know more about Blueschist Definition and Banded iron formation 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 Blueschist and Banded iron formation.

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