Properties of Blueschist and Taconite

Blueschist

Taconite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.25-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Blueschist vs Taconite Properties

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