Properties of Evaporite and Chert

Evaporite

Chert

Properties of Chert and Evaporite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

6.5-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.99

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Evaporite vs Chert Properties

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