Properties of Aplite and Chert

Aplite

Chert

Properties of Chert and Aplite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

6.5-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.6

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.6 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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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.