Properties of Turbidite and Aplite

Turbidite

Aplite

Properties of Aplite and Turbidite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Metallic

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²

130.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Disjunctive

Not Available

Toughness

2.4

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.73

2.6

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.79 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Turbidite vs Aplite Properties

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