Properties of Metapelite and Taconite

Metapelite

Taconite

Properties of Taconite and Metapelite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-6

5.5-6

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

Unknown

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Earthy

Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

Toughness

Not Available

1.5

Specific Gravity

3.4-3.7

5-5.3

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

0-300 g/cm³

Not Available

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K

3.20 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Metapelite vs Taconite Properties

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