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Properties of Chert and Sovite

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Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5-73
1 7
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Grain Size

Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Streak

White
White

Porosity

Highly Porous
Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull
Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm2195.00 N/mm2
0.15 450
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Cleavage

-
-

Toughness

1.5
1

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.86-2.87
0 8.4
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Transparency

Translucent to Opaque
Opaque

Density

2.7 g/cm32.84-2.86 g/cm3
0 1400
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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K
0.14 3.2
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Resistance

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

Chert vs Sovite Properties

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