Properties of Turbidite and Taconite

Turbidite

Taconite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

35.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.735-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Turbidite vs Taconite Properties

Properties of Turbidite and Taconite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Taconite properties, get to know more about Turbidite 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 Turbidite and Taconite.