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Properties of Taconite and Argillite


Properties of Argillite and Taconite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
2-3   

Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Waxy and Dull   

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Slaty   

Toughness
1.5   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
5-5.3   
2.56-2.68   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.54-2.66 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14

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

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Taconite vs Argillite Properties

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

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