Chert

Peridotite

Properties of Chert and Peridotite

Chert

Peridotite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5-7

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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450.00 N/mm²

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

3-3.01

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.74 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

1.26 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Chert vs Peridotite Properties

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