Properties of Adamellite and Chert

Adamellite

Chert

Properties of Chert and Adamellite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

6.5-7

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Adamellite vs Chert Properties

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