Properties of Chert and Rhomb Porphyry
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
  
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.