Properties of Taconite and Wehrlite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Perfect
Specific Gravity
5-5.3
8.4
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Taconite vs Wehrlite Properties
Properties of Taconite and Wehrlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Taconite vs Wehrlite properties, get to know more about Taconite Definition and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite.