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Properties of Chert and Flint

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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
 
7
Very fine-grained
Conchoidal
White
Highly Porous
Vitreous
450.00 N/mm2
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1.5
2.5-2.8
Translucent to Opaque
2.7-2.71 g/cm3
0.74 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Chert vs Flint Properties

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