Properties of Taconite and Tonalite

Taconite

Tonalite

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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

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5-5.32.86-3

0 8.4

2.4.5 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

2.4.6 Density

Not Available2.73 g/cm³

0 1400

5.3 Thermal Properties

5.3.1 Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

6.1.8 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Taconite vs Tonalite Properties

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