Properties of Quartzite and Turbidite

Quartzite

Turbidite

Add ⊕

1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or 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

Vitreous

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³1.6-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 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

Quartzite vs Turbidite Properties

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