Properties of Greenschist and Turbidite

Greenschist

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-43

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse 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

Shiny

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.92.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Greenschist vs Turbidite Properties

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