Properties of Minette and Banded iron formation
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Earthy
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Minette vs Banded iron formation Properties
Properties of Minette and Banded iron formation play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Minette vs Banded iron formation properties, get to know more about Minette 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 Minette and Banded iron formation.