Properties of Jasperoid and Taconite

Jasperoid

Taconite

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Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

1 7

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Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Earthy

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

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Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

Toughness

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.8-35-5.3

0 8.4

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Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

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Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Jasperoid vs Taconite Properties

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