Properties of Chert and Talc carbonate
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Flat
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Pearly
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.86
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.7 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Chert vs Talc carbonate Properties
Properties of Chert and Talc carbonate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Chert vs Talc carbonate properties, get to know more about Chert Definition and Talc carbonate 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 Talc carbonate.