Properties of Ijolite and Taconite

Ijolite

Taconite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-65.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.765-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Ijolite vs Taconite Properties

Properties of Ijolite and Taconite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ijolite vs Taconite properties, get to know more about Ijolite 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 Ijolite and Taconite.