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Properties of Quartzite and Taconite

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
6-75.5-6
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Medium Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Vitreous
Earthy
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2NA
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Imperfect
1.1.9 Toughness
1.9
1.5
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.85-5.3
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3Not Available
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.75 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Quartzite vs Taconite Properties

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