Properties of Granulite and Banded iron formation

Granulite

Banded iron formation

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.2 Hardness

6-75.5-6

1 7

1.4.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.4.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.4.4 Streak

White

1.4.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.4.6 Luster

Vitreous

Earthy

1.4.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.4.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

1.4.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.4.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3.05.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.4.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.4.12 Density

3.06-3.33 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.5 Thermal Properties

1.5.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.14 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.5.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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