Properties of Breccia and Banded iron formation

Breccia

Banded iron formation

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.875.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0 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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Breccia vs Banded iron formation Properties

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