Properties of Hawaiite and Taconite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Not Applicable
  
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Streak
Not Available
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm
2
  
28
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Applicable
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
5-5.3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
3.20 kJ/Kg K
  
1
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Hawaiite vs Taconite Properties
Properties of Hawaiite and Taconite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hawaiite vs Taconite properties, get to know more about Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite and Taconite.