Properties of Taconite and Wackestone
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
2-3
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Earthy
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
225.00 N/mm2
7
Cleavage
Imperfect
Perfect
Toughness
1.5
2.6
Specific Gravity
5-5.3
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K
1
0.39 kJ/Kg K
23
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Taconite vs Wackestone Properties
Properties of Taconite and Wackestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Taconite vs Wackestone properties, get to know more about Taconite Definition and Wackestone 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 Wackestone.
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