Home
Compare Rocks


Properties of Taconite and Scoria


Properties of Scoria and Taconite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
1.5   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
5-5.3   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1
Not Available   

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

Reserves >>
<< Formation

Taconite vs Scoria Properties

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

Compare Sedimentary Rocks

Fossil Rocks

Fossil Rocks

» More Fossil Rocks

Compare Sedimentary Rocks

» More Compare Sedimentary Rocks