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Properties of Argillite and Turbidite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-33
1 7
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Grain Size

Fine Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven
Splintery

Streak

White to Grey
White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Highly Porous
Very Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull
Metallic

Compressive Strength

NA200.00 N/mm2
0.15 450
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Cleavage

Slaty
Disjunctive

Toughness

2.6
2.4

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.46-2.73
0 8.4
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Transparency

Opaque
Opaque

Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm31.6-2.5 g/cm3
0 1400
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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K
0.14 3.2
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Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant

Argillite vs Turbidite Properties

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