Properties of Websterite and Taconite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Earthy
Cleavage
Irregular
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
5-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Websterite vs Taconite Properties
Properties of Websterite and Taconite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Websterite vs Taconite properties, get to know more about Websterite 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 Websterite and Taconite.