Properties of Taconite and Limestone
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Splintery
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
5-5.3
2.3-2.7
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pressure Resistant
Taconite vs Limestone Properties
Properties of Taconite and Limestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Taconite vs Limestone properties, get to know more about Taconite Definition and Limestone 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 Limestone.