Properties of Turbidite and Basalt

Turbidite

Basalt

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

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

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Turbidite vs Basalt Properties

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