Tuff

Chert

Properties of Tuff and Chert

Tuff

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-6

6.5-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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243.80 N/mm²

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

450.00 N/mm²

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.73

2.5-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.20 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 25 (Overall)▶

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Tuff vs Chert Properties

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