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Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Banded iron formation


Properties of Banded iron formation and Rhomb Porphyry


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Large and Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Earthy   

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2   
2
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Imperfect   

Toughness
2.7   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
5.0-5.3   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1

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

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Rhomb Porphyry vs Banded iron formation Properties

Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Banded iron formation play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhomb Porphyry vs Banded iron formation properties, get to know more about Rhomb Porphyry Definition and Banded iron formation 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Banded iron formation.

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