Properties of Taconite and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Irregular
Specific Gravity
5-5.3
2.79-3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Taconite vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Taconite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Taconite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Taconite Definition and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite.