Properties of Chert and Suevite

Chert

Suevite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5-75.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Chert vs Suevite Properties

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