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Properties of Chert and Benmoreite


Properties of Benmoreite and Chert


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.5-7   
6   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Black   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Earthy   

Compressive Strength
450.00 N/mm2   
1
37.40 N/mm2   
28

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Perfect   

Toughness
1.5   
2.3   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.7 g/cm3   
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Chert vs Benmoreite Properties

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

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