Properties of Ignimbrite and Turbidite

Ignimbrite

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-63

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

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 to Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.732.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³1.6-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 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

Ignimbrite vs Turbidite Properties

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