Properties of Minette and Flint

Minette

Flint

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-67

1 7

2.3.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

2.3.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

2.3.4 Streak

White

2.3.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

2.3.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

2.3.7 Compressive Strength

NA450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

2.3.8 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Non-Existent

2.3.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

2.3.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.5-2.8

0 8.4

2.3.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

2.3.12 Density

2.95-2.96 g/cm³2.7-2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

2.4 Thermal Properties

2.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

2.4.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Minette vs Flint Properties

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