Properties of Laterite and Turbidite

Laterite

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

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

Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Applicable

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available1.6-2.5 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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Laterite vs Turbidite Properties

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