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Properties of Taconite and Greenschist


Properties of Greenschist and Taconite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Shiny   

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Slaty   

Toughness
1.5   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
5-5.3   
2.5-2.9   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1
Not Available   

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

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Taconite vs Greenschist Properties

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

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