Properties of Turbidite and Basanite

Turbidite

Basanite

Properties of Basanite and Turbidite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Metallic

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Disjunctive

Non-Existent

Toughness

2.4

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.73

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Turbidite vs Basanite Properties

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