Properties of Variolite and Banded iron formation
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Not Applicable
  
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm
2
  
27
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
2.3
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
5.0-5.3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
3.20 kJ/Kg K
  
1
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Variolite vs Banded iron formation Properties
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