Properties of Evaporite and Taconite

Evaporite

Taconite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-35.5-6

1 7

1.4.1 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.4.2 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.4.3 Streak

White

1.4.4 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.4.5 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Earthy

1.4.6 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.4.7 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.4.8 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.4.9 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.995-5.3

0 8.4

1.4.10 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.4.11 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.5 Thermal Properties

1.5.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.5.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Evaporite vs Taconite Properties

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