Properties of Turbidite and Evaporite

Turbidite

Evaporite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

32-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.86-2.99

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Turbidite vs Evaporite Properties

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