Properties of Diamictite and Turbidite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
2-3
  
3
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Splintery
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
  
Metallic
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
200.00 N/mm
2
  
10
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Disjunctive
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.4
  
Specific Gravity
4.3-5.0
  
2.46-2.73
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
  
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.75 kJ/Kg K
  
18
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Diamictite vs Turbidite Properties
Properties of Diamictite and Turbidite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diamictite vs Turbidite properties, get to know more about Diamictite 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 Diamictite and Turbidite.