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Properties of Variolite and Chert

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
66.5-7
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Not Applicable
Very fine-grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White to Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Not Available
Waxy and Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2450.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
1.1.9 Toughness
2.3
1.5
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.8-32.5-2.8
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm32.7 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Variolite vs Chert Properties

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