Properties of Aplite and Chert

Aplite

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.56.5-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Aplite vs Chert Properties

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