Properties of Limestone and Banded iron formation

Limestone

Banded iron formation

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-45.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.75.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Banded iron formation Properties

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