Properties of Diamictite and Taconite

Diamictite

Taconite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-35.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

4.3-5.05-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.35 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diamictite vs Taconite Properties

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