Properties of Chert and Migmatite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6.5
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Irregular
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Compressive Strength
450.00 N/mm2
1
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Poor
Toughness
1.5
1.2
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.65-2.75
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.7 g/cm3
Not Available
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K
19
Not Available
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.
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