Properties of Argillite and Turbidite

Argillite

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-33

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³1.6-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 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.