Properties of Taconite and Suevite

Taconite

Suevite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-65.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5-5.32.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Taconite vs Suevite Properties

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