Properties of Basalt and Turbidite

Basalt

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³1.6-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Basalt vs Turbidite Properties

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