Taconite

Chert

Properties of Taconite and Chert

Taconite

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

6.5-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

450.00 N/mm²

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5-5.3

2.5-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available

2.7 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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3.20 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Taconite vs Chert Properties

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