Properties of Migmatite and Chert
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
6.5-7
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
450.00 N/mm
2
  
1
Cleavage
Poor
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
1.2
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.75
  
2.5-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.74 kJ/Kg K
  
19
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Migmatite vs Chert Properties
Properties of Migmatite and Chert play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Migmatite vs Chert properties, get to know more about Migmatite 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 Migmatite and Chert.