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Properties of Chert and Rhomb Porphyry


Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Chert


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
450.00 N/mm2   
1
310.00 N/mm2   
2

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Perfect   

Toughness
1.5   
2.7   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.86   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Translucent   

Density
2.7 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

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

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Chert vs Rhomb Porphyry Properties

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

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