Properties of Ijolite and Banded iron formation
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Earthy
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.76
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Ijolite vs Banded iron formation Properties
Properties of Ijolite and Banded iron formation play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ijolite vs Banded iron formation properties, get to know more about Ijolite Definition and Banded iron formation 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 Ijolite and Banded iron formation.