Gneiss

Banded iron formation

Properties of Gneiss and Banded iron formation

Gneiss

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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125.00 N/mm²

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

5.0-5.3

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

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1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

3.20 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Gneiss vs Banded iron formation Properties

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