Properties of Laterite and Banded iron formation

Laterite

Banded iron formation

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

25.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Applicable

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not AvailableNot 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, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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