Properties of Travertine and Taconite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3-4
5.5-6
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Earthy
Compressive Strength
80.00 N/mm2
23
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Imperfect
Toughness
1
1.5
Specific Gravity
1.68
5-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.71 g/cm3
Not Available
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
1.09 kJ/Kg K
8
3.20 kJ/Kg K
1
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Travertine vs Taconite Properties
Properties of Travertine and Taconite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Travertine vs Taconite properties, get to know more about Travertine Definition and Taconite 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 Travertine and Taconite.
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