Properties of Claystone and Taconite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Earthy
Cleavage
Perfect
Imperfect
Toughness
2.6
1.5
Specific Gravity
0
5-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2-2.9 g/cm3
Not Available
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
3.20 kJ/Kg K
1
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Claystone vs Taconite Properties
Properties of Claystone and Taconite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Claystone vs Taconite properties, get to know more about Claystone 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 Claystone and Taconite.
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