Properties of Tephrite and Turbidite

Tephrite

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.53

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³1.6-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

Tephrite vs Turbidite Properties

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