Properties of Pegmatite and Turbidite

Pegmatite

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to 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

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

178.54 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.632.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.65 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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Pegmatite vs Turbidite Properties

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