Properties of Schist and Chert

Schist

Chert

Properties of Chert and Schist

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

6.5-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Shiny

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

Toughness

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.9

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Schist vs Chert Properties

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