Properties of Taconite and Turbidite

Taconite

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-63

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5-5.32.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available1.6-2.5 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 Turbidite Properties

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