Properties of Picrite and Taconite

Picrite

Taconite

Properties of Taconite and Picrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.8

5.5-6

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Imperfect

Toughness

2.1

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.92

5-5.3

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³

Not Available

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K

3.20 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Picrite vs Taconite Properties

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