Properties of Turbidite and Diamictite

Turbidite

Diamictite

Properties of Diamictite and Turbidite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal to Uneven

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Metallic

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Disjunctive

Not Available

Toughness

2.4

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.73

4.3-5.0

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

2.2-2.35 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Turbidite vs Diamictite Properties

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