Properties of Monzonite and Taconite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
5-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Monzonite vs Taconite Properties
Properties of Monzonite and Taconite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Monzonite vs Taconite properties, get to know more about Monzonite 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 Monzonite and Taconite.