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Properties of Serpentinite and Taconite


Properties of Taconite and Serpentinite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-5   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Very 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
Waxy and Dull   
Earthy   

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2   
2
Not Available   

Cleavage
Irregular   
Imperfect   

Toughness
7   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.79-3   
5-5.3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.5-3 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1

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

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Serpentinite vs Taconite Properties

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

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