Properties of Turbidite and Aplite

Turbidite

Aplite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

36.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²130.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Turbidite vs Aplite Properties

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