Properties of Schist and Taconite

Schist

Taconite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.95-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Schist vs Taconite Properties

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