Properties of Tephrite and Banded iron formation
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6.5
5.5-6
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
90.00 N/mm2
22
Not Available
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Imperfect
Toughness
2.4
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.86
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Not Available
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
3.20 kJ/Kg K
1
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Tephrite vs Banded iron formation Properties
Properties of Tephrite and Banded iron formation play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tephrite vs Banded iron formation properties, get to know more about Tephrite Definition and Banded iron formation 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 Tephrite and Banded iron formation.
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