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Properties of Chert and Litchfieldite


Properties of Litchfieldite and Chert


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
450.00 N/mm2   
1
150.00 N/mm2   
14

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Poor   

Toughness
1.5   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.6   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.7 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19
Not Available   

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

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Chert vs Litchfieldite Properties

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

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