Properties of Taconite and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Imperfect
Irregular
Specific Gravity
5-5.3
2.5
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Taconite vs Amphibolite Properties
Properties of Taconite and Amphibolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Taconite vs Amphibolite properties, get to know more about Taconite Definition and Amphibolite 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 Taconite and Amphibolite.