Properties of Wehrlite and Chert
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Metallic
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
8.4
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Wehrlite vs Chert Properties
Properties of Wehrlite and Chert play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Wehrlite vs Chert properties, get to know more about Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite and Chert.