Properties of Granulite and Taconite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.8-3.0
5-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
3.06-3.33 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Granulite vs Taconite Properties
Properties of Granulite and Taconite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granulite vs Taconite properties, get to know more about Granulite 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 Granulite and Taconite.