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Properties of Ganister and Chert


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Coarse or Fine   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Splintery   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
450.00 N/mm2   
1
95.00 N/mm2   
20

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Perfect   

Toughness
1.5   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.7 g/cm3   
2.2-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

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

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