Properties of Taconite and Anorthosite

Taconite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-65-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5-5.32.62-2.82

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.7-4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Taconite vs Anorthosite Properties

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