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Properties of Mylonite and Taconite


Properties of Taconite and Mylonite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Large and Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Earthy   

Compressive Strength
1.28 N/mm2   
32
Not Available   

Cleavage
Conchoidal   
Imperfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.05   
5-5.3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.6-4.8 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.50 kJ/Kg K   
3
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1

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

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Mylonite vs Taconite Properties

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

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