Properties of Quartzite and Turbidite

Quartzite

Turbidite

Properties of Turbidite and Quartzite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Medium Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Splintery

Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Metallic

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

200.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Indiscernible

Disjunctive

Toughness

1.9

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.8

2.46-2.73

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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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.