Claystone

Banded iron formation

Properties of Claystone and Banded iron formation

Claystone

Banded iron formation

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5.0-5.3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2-2.9 g/cm³

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1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

3.20 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Claystone vs Banded iron formation Properties

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