Properties of Chert and Greenschist
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6.5-7
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Waxy and Dull
  
Shiny
  
Compressive Strength
450.00 N/mm
2
  
1
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
1.5
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
  
2.5-2.9
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.7 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K
  
19
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Chert vs Greenschist Properties
Properties of Chert and Greenschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Chert vs Greenschist properties, get to know more about Chert Definition and Greenschist 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 Greenschist.