Properties of Diamictite and Banded iron formation
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Earthy
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
4.3-5.0
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Diamictite vs Banded iron formation Properties
Properties of Diamictite and Banded iron formation play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diamictite vs Banded iron formation properties, get to know more about Diamictite 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 Diamictite and Banded iron formation.