Properties of Jaspillite and Chert

Jaspillite

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

36.5-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

230.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

5.0-5.32.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0-5.7 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Jaspillite vs Chert Properties

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