Properties of Picrite and Flint

Picrite

Flint

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.87

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.922.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³2.7-2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Picrite vs Flint Properties

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