Properties of Turbidite and Amphibolite

Turbidite

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

36-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Turbidite vs Amphibolite Properties

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