Properties of Travertine and Chert

Travertine

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46.5-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

80.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.682.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.71 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.09 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Travertine vs Chert Properties

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