Properties of Peridotite and Taconite

Peridotite

Taconite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-65.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.015-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Peridotite vs Taconite Properties

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