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Properties of Taconite and Shoshonite


Properties of Shoshonite and Taconite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
6   

Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Dull   

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Poor   

Toughness
1.5   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
5-5.3   
2.98   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.9-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1
Not Available   

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

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Taconite vs Shoshonite Properties

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

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