Properties of Lignite and Chert

Lignite

Chert

Properties of Chert and Lignite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

Black

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

1.5

Specific Gravity

1.1-1.4

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

800-801 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Lignite vs Chert Properties

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