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Properties of Chert and Blue Granite


Properties of Blue Granite and Chert


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
450.00 N/mm2   
1
175.00 N/mm2   
13

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Not Available   

Toughness
1.5   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.7 g/cm3   
2.9-2.91 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19
0.79 kJ/Kg K   
16

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

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Chert vs Blue Granite Properties

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

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