Properties of Ignimbrite and Turbidite

Ignimbrite

Turbidite

Properties of Turbidite and Ignimbrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

4-6

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

200.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Disjunctive

Toughness

Not Available

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.73

2.46-2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1-1.8 g/cm³

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

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.