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Properties of Ignimbrite and Turbidite


Properties of Turbidite and Ignimbrite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
4-6   
3   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery   

Streak
White   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous to Dull   
Metallic   

Compressive Strength
243.80 N/mm2   
5
200.00 N/mm2   
10

Cleavage
Not Available   
Disjunctive   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.4   

Specific Gravity
2.73   
2.46-2.73   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
1-1.8 g/cm3   
1.6-2.5 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.20 kJ/Kg K   
25
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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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.

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