Properties of Turbidite and Gneiss

Turbidite

Gneiss

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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

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²125.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.6-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Turbidite vs Gneiss Properties

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