Properties of Turbidite and Evaporite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3
2-3
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2
10
225.00 N/mm2
7
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Perfect
Toughness
2.4
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
2.86-2.99
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
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.
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