Properties of Hawaiite and Chert

Hawaiite

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66.5-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Not Available

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Applicable

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.7 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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Hawaiite vs Chert Properties

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