Chert

Diorite

Properties of Chert and Diorite

Chert

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5-7

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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450.00 N/mm²

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³

2.8-3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.74 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Chert vs Diorite Properties

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