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Taconite
Taconite

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Properties of Taconite and Novaculite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-67
1 7
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Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained
Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Streak

White
-

Porosity

Highly Porous
Less Porous

Luster

Earthy
Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

190.00 N/mm2450.00 N/mm2
0.15 450
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Cleavage

-
-

Toughness

1.5
1.5

Specific Gravity

5-5.32.5-2.7
0 8.4
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Transparency

Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque

Density

-9999 g/cm32.7 g/cm3
0 1400
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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K
0.14 3.2
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Resistance

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

Taconite vs Novaculite Properties

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