Properties of Taconite and Quartzite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
115.00 N/mm
2
  
18
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Indiscernible
  
Toughness
1.5
  
1.9
  
Specific Gravity
5-5.3
  
2.6-2.8
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Transparent to Translucent
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.32-2.42 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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Taconite vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Taconite and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Taconite vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Taconite Definition and Quartzite 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 Quartzite.