Lignite

Chert

Properties of Lignite and Chert

Lignite

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

450.00 N/mm²

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.4

2.5-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

800-801 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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1.26 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Lignite vs Chert Properties

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