Properties of Taconite and Cataclasite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
NA
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Toughness
1.5
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5-5.3
2.1
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Taconite vs Cataclasite Properties
Properties of Taconite and Cataclasite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Taconite vs Cataclasite properties, get to know more about Taconite Definition and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite.