Properties of Hornfels and Chert

Hornfels

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36.5-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

5.80 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Yet Found

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.92.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.30 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Hornfels vs Chert Properties

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