Chert

Travertine

Properties of Chert and Travertine

Chert

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5-7

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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450.00 N/mm²

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

80.00 N/mm²

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

1.68

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³

2.71 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.74 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

1.09 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Chert vs Travertine Properties

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