Properties of Taconite and Coal

Taconite

Coal

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-61-1.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5-5.31.1-1.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available1100-1400 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg K1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Taconite vs Coal Properties

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