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Properties of Eclogite and Taconite


Properties of Taconite and Eclogite


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
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Earthy   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Imperfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
5-5.3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
3.2-3.6 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Eclogite vs Taconite Properties

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

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