Properties of Diabase and Chert

Diabase

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76.5-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diabase vs Chert Properties

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