Tachylite

Chert

Properties of Tachylite and Chert

Tachylite

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5

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

Vermilion

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Resinous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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206.00 N/mm²

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

450.00 N/mm²

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4

2.5-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.058 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.56 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 22 (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, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Tachylite vs Chert Properties

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