Properties of Chert and Lignite

Chert

Lignite

Properties of Lignite and Chert

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Black

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Toughness

1.5

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

1.1-1.4

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.7 g/cm³

800-801 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K

1.26 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Chert vs Lignite Properties

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