Properties of Taconite and Conglomerate

Taconite

Conglomerate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-62-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull

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

5-5.32.86-2.88

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available1.7-2.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Taconite vs Conglomerate Properties

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