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Properties of Taconite and Diamictite


Properties of Diamictite and Taconite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
2-3   

Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White   
Light to dark brown   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous   

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
1.5   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5-5.3   
4.3-5.0   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.2-2.35 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1
0.75 kJ/Kg K   
18

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

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Taconite vs Diamictite Properties

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

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