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Properties of Migmatite and Banded iron formation


Properties of Banded iron formation and Migmatite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Large and Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous   
Earthy   

Cleavage
Poor   
Imperfect   

Toughness
1.2   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.75   
5.0-5.3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Migmatite vs Banded iron formation Properties

Properties of Migmatite and Banded iron formation play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Migmatite vs Banded iron formation properties, get to know more about Migmatite Definition and Banded iron formation 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 Migmatite and Banded iron formation.

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