Properties of Eclogite and Taconite
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
  
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.