Properties of Diabase and Turbidite

Diabase

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³1.6-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Diabase vs Turbidite Properties

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