Properties of Tonalite and Banded iron formation
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Earthy
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.73 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Tonalite vs Banded iron formation Properties
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