Properties of Suevite and Chert

Suevite

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.56.5-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 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

Suevite vs Chert Properties

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