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Ganister
Properties of Ganister and Chert
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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/mm
2
1
95.00 N/mm
2
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/cm
3
2.2-2.8 g/cm
3
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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