Properties of Chert and Metapelite

Chert

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5-75-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

White

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.83.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Chert vs Metapelite Properties

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