Properties of Chert and Migmatite

Chert

Migmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5-75.5-6.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.65-2.75

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Chert vs Migmatite Properties

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