Properties of Jasperoid and Taconite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Earthy
Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2
15
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Imperfect
Toughness
1
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
5-5.3
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Not Available
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
3.20 kJ/Kg K
1
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.
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