Properties of Taconite and Tachylite

Taconite

Tachylite

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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

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5-5.32.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available3.058 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg K0.56 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Taconite vs Tachylite Properties

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