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Properties of Chert and Basalt

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Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fracture

Streak

Porosity

Luster

Compressive Strength

Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

Transparency

Density

Specific Heat Capacity

Resistance

 
6.5-7
Very fine-grained
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
White
Highly Porous
Waxy and Dull
450.00 N/mm2
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1.5
2.5-2.8
Translucent to Opaque
2.7 g/cm3
0.74 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
 
6
Fine Grained
Conchoidal
White to Grey
Less Porous
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37.40 N/mm2
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2.3
2.8-3
Opaque
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
0.84 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Chert vs Basalt Properties

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