Properties of Tephrite and Chert

Tephrite

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.56.5-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

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, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Tephrite vs Chert Properties

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