Properties of Metapelite and Chert

Metapelite

Chert

Properties of Chert and Metapelite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-6

6.5-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

Unknown

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

1.5

Specific Gravity

3.4-3.7

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

0-300 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Metapelite vs Chert Properties

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