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Properties of Whiteschist and Banded iron formation


Properties of Banded iron formation and Whiteschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1.5   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Large and Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Earthy   

Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2   
10
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Imperfect   

Toughness
1   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
5.0-5.3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Whiteschist vs Banded iron formation Properties

Properties of Whiteschist and Banded iron formation play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Whiteschist vs Banded iron formation properties, get to know more about Whiteschist Definition and Banded iron formation 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 Whiteschist and Banded iron formation.

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