Properties of Greenschist and Banded iron formation

Greenschist

Banded iron formation

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.95.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Greenschist vs Banded iron formation Properties

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