Chert

Ganister

Properties of Chert and Ganister

Chert

Ganister

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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

Coarse or Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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450.00 N/mm²

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 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)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Chert vs Ganister Properties

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