Properties of Granodiorite and Taconite

Granodiorite

Taconite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

65.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.75-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Granodiorite vs Taconite Properties

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