Properties of Taconite and Siltstone

Taconite

Siltstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5-5.32.54-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.6-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Taconite vs Siltstone Properties

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