Properties of Flint and Turbidite

Flint

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-2.71 g/cm³1.6-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Flint vs Turbidite Properties

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