Properties of Borolanite and Chert

Borolanite

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66.5-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

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

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

NA0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Borolanite vs Chert Properties

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