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Properties of Latite and Chert


Properties of Chert and Latite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Waxy and Dull   

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2   
2
450.00 N/mm2   
1

Cleavage
Perfect   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
2.7   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
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   
10
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Latite vs Chert Properties

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

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